Genesis GV80 Coupe vs Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV costs about $24,569 less
That's $341 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.GV80 Coupe 3.5T V6 e-SC AWD$2,434/moTrue cost
GLE SUV 350 4Matic SUV✓ $2,093/moTrue cost
2026 Genesis GV80 CoupeClosest matching trim: GV80 Coupe 3.5T V6 e-SC AWD
Sticker (MSRP)$105,500
+$15,137→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$120,637
+ running costs→↓− $46,938 resale
True cost$2,434/moA month to own, after resale
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE SUVClosest matching trim: GLE SUV 350 4Matic SUV
Sticker (MSRP)$85,400
+$16,855→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$102,255
+ running costs→↓− $41,846 resale
True cost$2,093/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | $105,500 | ✓ $85,400 | GLE SUV by $20,100 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | ✓ $1,258 | $5,091 | GV80 Coupe by $3,833 |
| Sales tax (HST) | $13,879 | ✓ $11,764 | GLE SUV by $2,115 |
| Drive-away price | $120,637 | ✓ $102,255 | GLE SUV by $18,382 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | $25,175 | ✓ $21,578 | GLE SUV by $3,597 |
| Insurance (estimate) | $21,116 | ✓ $17,883 | GLE SUV by $3,233 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | ✓ $6,820 | $9,782 | GV80 Coupe by $2,962 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | $24,320 | ✓ $20,454 | GLE SUV by $3,866 |
| Lost return on your money | $24,010 | ✓ $20,464 | GLE SUV by $3,546 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | ✓ −$46,938 | −$41,846 | GV80 Coupe by $5,092 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | $175,230 | ✓ $150,661 | GLE SUV by $24,569 |
| True cost a month | $2,434/mo | ✓ $2,093/mo | GLE SUV by $341 |
| You pay each month | $2,683/mo | ✓ $2,320/mo | GLE SUV by $363 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Premium gas | Premium gas | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | 7 | Not published | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | 830 | Not published | — |
| Length | 4.97 m | — | — |
| Ground clearance | 21 cm | — | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 44% | ✓ 49% | — |
| US crash test | ✓ 5★ | Not rated yet | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Length
Ground clearance
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $20,100.