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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: $68,675

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $38,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,928

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $35,869

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Model Year200820162016
ModelR-ClassGLEGLE
TrimR350 / R320AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,100 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $39,153 $92,954 $99,603
Lighting Package 910    
Premium III Package 11,250    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Heating Package 1,370    
Roof rack 245    
AWD 2,500    
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000    
iPod integration 375    
Sunshades, second row 300    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Proximity key 1,110    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 1,950 1,950
Illuminated door sill trim plates 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710    
Convenience Package   490 490
Wood trim, alternative type   160 160
Rear side airbags   420 420
Special order charge   250 250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   590 590
Heated second row seats   620 620
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090
Lighting Package 846    
Premium III Package 10,462    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Heating Package 1,274    
Roof rack 228    
AWD 2,325    
3.0L V6 Diesel 930    
iPod integration 349    
Sunshades, second row 279    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Proximity key 1,032    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 1,814 1,814
Illuminated door sill trim plates 512    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660    
Convenience Package   456 456
Wood trim, alternative type   149 149
Rear side airbags   391 391
Special order charge   233 233
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   549 549
Heated second row seats   577 577
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014
Options (change) 25,700 6,360 6,360
Options (change) 23,900 5,918 5,918
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $68,675 $107,235 $114,385
Total Invoice $63,928 $99,797 $106,446

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,575
Model Year200820162016
ModelR-ClassGLEGLE
TrimR350 / R320AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$68,675$107,235$114,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,540-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,675$103,695$110,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,500
Total Invoice$63,928$99,797$106,446
Adjustments for Features0-3,294-3,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,928$96,503$102,547
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,044

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

Model Year200820162016
ModelR-ClassGLEGLE
TrimR350 / R320AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer $100$100
Cornering lights$50  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,365$10,905$11,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,540$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,294-3,899

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

Model Year20082016
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 Weight4,939 lb.4,742 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 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested600086%
Total Not Requested94014%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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