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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,145

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $805

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,653

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350R500GLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $92,954 $99,603
Comfort Package 1,350 625          
Multicontour front seats 780 780 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Trim Package 1,750 1,200          
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Lighting Package 890 890 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 720 720 720    
Power liftgate 520 520          
Rear side airbags 385 385 420 420 420 420 420
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 530 590 590 590 590 590
Heated second row seats 1,190 690 620 620 620 620 620
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050 790 790 790 790 790
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Satellite radio 500 500          
Proximity key   1,080          
Parktronic Package     970 970 970    
Special order charge     250 250 250 250 250
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620      
Comfort Package 1,256 581          
Multicontour front seats 725 725 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Trim Package 1,628 1,116          
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116 1,497 1,497 1,497    
Lighting Package 828 828 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 670 670 670    
Power liftgate 484 484          
Rear side airbags 358 358 391 391 391 391 391
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 493 549 549 549 549 549
Heated second row seats 1,107 642 577 577 577 577 577
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976 735 735 735 735 735
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Satellite radio 465 465          
Proximity key   1,004          
Parktronic Package     902 902 902    
Special order charge     233 233 233 233 233
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507      
Options (change) 17,175 16,280 13,120 13,120 11,500 6,810 6,810
Options (change) 15,975 15,141 12,205 12,205 10,698 6,336 6,336
Destination 775 775 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $65,950 $72,555 $66,545 $65,145 $77,025 $107,685 $114,835
Total Invoice $61,390 $67,561 $61,955 $60,653 $71,701 $100,215 $106,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $716
Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350R500GLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V8201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$65,950$72,555$66,545$65,145$77,025$107,685$114,835
Adjustments for Features-125-850-1,5000-4,865-6,065-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,825$71,705$65,045$65,145$72,160$101,620$108,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,880$0$100$7,115$36,575$43,725
Total Invoice$61,390$67,561$61,955$60,653$71,701$100,215$106,864
Adjustments for Features-116-791-1,3970-4,529-5,644-5,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,274$66,770$60,558$60,653$67,172$94,571$101,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,496$0$95$6,614$34,013$40,662

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2006200620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350R500GLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD   $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75$75
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125     
Proximity key $250  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera    $200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo net$40$40     
Removable second-row console$200$200     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400$400     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote $200     
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150
Media drive    $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0$0
Navigation system    $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50     
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Folding third row seats$600$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125     
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,265$6,990$7,640$6,140$11,005$12,205$12,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$850$1,500$0$4,865$6,065$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments-116-791-1,3970-4,529-5,644-5,644

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20062016
ModelR-ClassGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.8 in
Length203.0 in189.1 in
Width75.7 in75.8 in
Height65.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47592%
Total Not Requested408%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65074%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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