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

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

Lowest Total Price: $72,415

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d   
Difference: $34,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,415

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d   
Difference: $32,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelS-ClassGLEGLEGLE
TrimS350 BlueTECGLE300dGLE350GLE400
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $92,550 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600
Base Invoice $86,072 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium 2 Package 3,630      
Wood trim, alternative type 325 160 160 160
Illuminated door sill trim plates 950 310 310  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 1,950 1,950 1,950
Heated steering wheel 490 250 250 250
Sunshades, second row, power 750      
Parktronic Package   970 970 970
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610 1,610 1,610
Special order charge   250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Rear side airbags   420 420 420
Power door closers   550 550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Laminated front side windows   250 250 250
AWD     2,500  
Convenience Package       490
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,814 1,814 1,814
Premium 2 Package 3,376      
Wood trim, alternative type 302 149 149 149
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884 288 288  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 1,814 1,814 1,814
Heated steering wheel 456 233 233 233
Sunshades, second row, power 698      
Parktronic Package   902 902 902
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497 1,497 1,497
Special order charge   233 233 233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670
Rear side airbags   391 391 391
Power door closers   512 512 512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Laminated front side windows   233 233 233
AWD     2,325  
Convenience Package       456
Options (change) 12,635 18,990 21,490 13,720
Options (change) 11,752 17,665 19,990 12,764
Destination 875 925 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $107,060 $72,415 $73,515 $79,245
Total Invoice $99,699 $67,415 $68,438 $73,767

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,508
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelS-ClassGLEGLEGLE
TrimS350 BlueTECGLE300dGLE350GLE400
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$107,060$72,415$73,515$79,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,315-1,515-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,060$71,100$72,000$76,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$900$5,780
Total Invoice$99,699$67,415$68,438$73,767
Adjustments for Features0-1,224-1,410-2,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,699$66,191$67,028$71,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$837$5,374

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

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelS-ClassGLEGLEGLE
TrimS350 BlueTECGLE300dGLE350GLE400
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75
Parking guidance system - passive$250   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row   $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention$150   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock$25   
Cornering lights$50   
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,615$8,930$9,130$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,315$1,515$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,224-1,410-2,202

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

Model Year20122016
ModelS-ClassGLE
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.6 in114.8 in
Length206.5 in189.1 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height58.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,674 lb.4,742 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.480.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100100%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187586%
Total Not Requested31514%

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%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested100100%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187586%
Total Not Requested31514%

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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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