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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: $67,755

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,889

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350GLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,240 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $46,537 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Obstacle detection, rear 800          
Premium 2 Package 6,050 6,190 2,120 2,000    
Class II trailer hitch 550          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 750          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 760 760 760 760 760
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Heated steering wheel 225 250 250 250    
Blind spot warning system 600          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660          
Xenon HID headlights 985          
Roof rack 250          
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575
Parktronic Package   970 970 970    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610        
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250
Rear side airbags   420 420 420 420 420
Obstacle detection, rear 744          
Premium 2 Package 5,627 5,757 1,972 1,860    
Class II trailer hitch 512          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 698          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 707 707 707 707 707
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 930 930 930 930 930
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Heated steering wheel 209 233 233 233    
Blind spot warning system 558          
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614          
Xenon HID headlights 916          
Roof rack 232          
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535
Parktronic Package   902 902 902    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497        
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233
Rear side airbags   391 391 391 391 391
Options (change) 16,640 14,695 9,015 8,895 4,955 4,955
Options (change) 15,477 13,669 8,387 8,275 4,610 4,610
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $67,755 $67,890 $77,760 $72,505 $108,500 $115,650
Total Invoice $62,889 $63,210 $72,390 $67,216 $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 GLE GLE350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,369
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350GLE350AMG 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)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$67,755$67,890$77,760$72,505$108,500$115,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-4,090-3,815-6,440-7,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,755$66,075$73,670$68,690$102,060$108,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,595$2,615$35,985$42,485
Total Invoice$62,889$63,210$72,390$67,216$100,977$107,626
Adjustments for Features0-1,690-3,808-3,537-5,993-6,598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,889$61,520$68,582$63,679$94,984$101,028
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,062$2,159$33,464$39,508

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

Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelR-ClassGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimR350GLE350AMG 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$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
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$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
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$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$200$200$200
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100
Headlight washers$50     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
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 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     
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
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
Total Value of Features$7,475$9,290$11,565$11,290$13,915$14,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,815$4,090$3,815$6,440$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,690-3,808-3,537-5,993-6,598

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

Model Year20112018
ModelR-ClassGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.6 in114.8 in
Length203.0 in189.1 in
Width77.1 in75.8 in
Height65.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested291589%
Total Not Requested35011%

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%
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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested184041%
Total Not Requested265059%
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

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%

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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