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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: $63,790

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,277

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350 / R320GLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $44,315 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $92,954 $99,603
Premium II Package 7,850          
Class II trailer hitch 530          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 720          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570 310 310      
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Proximity key 1,130          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650          
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500          
Roof rack 245          
Parktronic Package   970 970 970    
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830      
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420 420
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790 790 790
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610 1,610 1,610    
AWD     2,500      
Convenience Package       490 490 490
Premium II Package 7,300          
Class II trailer hitch 493          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 670          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530 288 288      
Panoramic sunroof 976 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Proximity key 1,051          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604          
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395          
Roof rack 228          
Parktronic Package   902 902 902    
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562      
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391 391
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735 735 735
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497 1,497 1,497    
AWD     2,325      
Convenience Package       456 456 456
Options (change) 16,815 12,515 15,015 8,865 5,565 5,565
Options (change) 15,637 11,641 13,966 8,247 5,178 5,178
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -1,550 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $63,790 $65,940 $67,040 $74,390 $106,440 $113,590
Total Invoice $59,277 $61,391 $62,414 $69,250 $99,057 $105,706

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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: $660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $727
Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350 / R320GLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$63,790$65,940$67,040$74,390$106,440$113,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,490-1,690-3,440-6,665-7,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,790$64,450$65,350$70,950$99,775$106,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$6,500$35,325$41,825
Total Invoice$59,277$61,391$62,414$69,250$99,057$105,706
Adjustments for Features0-1,387-1,573-3,202-6,203-6,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,277$60,004$60,841$66,048$92,854$98,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$837$6,044$32,850$38,895

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

Model Year200920162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350 / R320GLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75$75
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
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
Sunshades, second row$125  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
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$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150     
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Class II trailer hitch$200     
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250$250$250
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rack$300     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
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$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $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$25$25
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding third row seats$600     
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, third row seats$125     
Memory system, passenger seat$150   $150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,750$9,240$9,440$11,190$14,415$15,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490$1,690$3,440$6,665$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387-1,573-3,202-6,203-6,807

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

Model Year20092016
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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested334072%
Total Not Requested132528%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149068%
Total Not Requested70032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149068%
Total Not Requested70032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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