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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,260

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,105

Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium   
Difference: $16,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAtlasGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEL PremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,490 $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700
Base Invoice $46,502 $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021
Rear bumper protector 150          
Running boards 695 650 650 650 650 650
Premium 3 Package   9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890
Class III trailer hitch   575 575 575 575 575
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250    
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760 760 760 760 760
Heated second row seats   580 580 580 580 580
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720    
designo Package       4,200    
Rear bumper protector 118          
Running boards 560 605 605 605 605 605
Premium 3 Package   8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688
Class III trailer hitch   535 535 535 535 535
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233    
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof   930 930 930 930 930
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707 707 707 707 707
Heated second row seats   539 539 539 539 539
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670    
designo Package       3,906    
Options (change) 845 15,805 11,735 14,195 6,455 6,455
Options (change) 678 14,700 10,915 13,203 6,004 6,004
Destination 925 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $50,260 $69,000 $80,480 $77,805 $110,000 $117,150
Total Invoice $48,105 $64,241 $74,918 $72,144 $102,371 $109,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Atlas SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,184
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAtlasGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEL PremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine276hp V6302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$50,260$69,000$80,480$77,805$110,000$117,150
Adjustments for Features-1,0950-3,675-4,650-4,575-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,165$69,000$76,805$73,155$105,425$111,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,805$4,155$36,425$42,925
Total Invoice$48,105$64,241$74,918$72,144$102,371$109,020
Adjustments for Features-1,0480-3,421-4,312-4,258-4,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,057$64,241$71,497$67,832$98,113$104,158
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,256$3,591$33,872$39,917

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelAtlasGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimSEL PremiumGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400   
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0    
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100     
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention$150     
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
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
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 $100$100
Roof rails$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125     
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Rear HVAC unit$400     
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  
9 kWh battery pack   $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Aux input$50     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0
Folding third row seats$600     
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,850$6,755$10,430$11,405$11,330$11,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0$3,675$4,650$4,575$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0480-3,421-4,312-4,258-4,862

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Atlas vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182018
ModelAtlasGLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.3 in114.8 in
Length198.3 in189.1 in
Width78.3 in75.8 in
Height69.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,337 lb.4,651 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.6 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
55.5 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
96.8 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested565079%
Total Not Requested154021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested377584%
Total Not Requested72516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested377584%
Total Not Requested72516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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