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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: $63,840

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $1,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,432

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $1,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350 / R320GLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,650 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $44,315 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Premium II Package 7,850          
Class II trailer hitch 530          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 720          
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Proximity key 1,130          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 570          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650          
Roof rack 245          
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575
Premium 1 Package   3,900        
Memory system, passenger seat   365 365 365    
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250
Parktronic Package   970 970 970    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760 760 760 760 760
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420 420
Premium II Package 7,300          
Class II trailer hitch 493          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 670          
Panoramic sunroof 976 930 930 930 930 930
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Proximity key 1,051          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 530          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604          
Roof rack 228          
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535
Premium 1 Package   3,627        
Memory system, passenger seat   339 339 339    
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233
Parktronic Package   902 902 902    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707 707 707 707 707
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391 391
Options (change) 15,315 12,520 7,010 7,010 4,955 4,955
Options (change) 14,242 11,645 6,521 6,521 4,610 4,610
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $63,840 $65,715 $75,755 $70,620 $108,500 $115,650
Total Invoice $59,432 $61,186 $70,524 $65,462 $100,977 $107,626

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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: $1,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,251
Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350 / R320GLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$63,840$65,715$75,755$70,620$108,500$115,650
Adjustments for Features0-540-2,815-2,640-6,765-7,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,840$65,175$72,940$67,980$101,735$108,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,765$2,805$36,560$43,060
Total Invoice$59,432$61,186$70,524$65,462$100,977$107,626
Adjustments for Features0-503-2,621-2,447-6,296-6,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,432$60,683$67,903$63,015$94,681$100,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,220$2,332$33,998$40,042

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

Model Year200920182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350 / R320GLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0    
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $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
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
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75     
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100$100
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
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 $150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   $200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Leather seating surfaces    $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     
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$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$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,400$7,940$10,215$10,040$14,165$14,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540$2,815$2,640$6,765$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-2,621-2,447-6,296-6,901

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

Model Year20092018
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 Weight4,830 lb.4,651 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 seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested364078%
Total Not Requested102522%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested154057%
Total Not Requested115043%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Memory system, passenger seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested15038%
Total Not Requested25062%
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
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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%

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%

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