2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE: real cost in California
See the GLE on Mercedes-Benz's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, 350 4MATIC · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$68,400the advertised price
Drive away$76,222with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,214/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$1,845/moeverything, after resale
$76,222 to drive away + $87,899 to run it for 6 years − $31,268 back at resale = $132,853, or $1,845 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$76,222
Running it, 6 yrs+$87,899
Back at resale−$31,268
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$68,400Feesfreight $1,450 (our estimate) · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,535Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$6,287Fuel13,500 mi a year at 23 MPG
+$23,237Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$18,816Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$16,205Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$15,637Maintenanceestimate
+$10,153Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,851Resale after 6 years46% of MSRP, you get this back
−$31,268True cost $132,853 ÷ 72 months$1,845 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV, Coupe
Seats5
Cargo33.3 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine255–603 hp premium gas or plug-in hybrid, AWD
0–60 mph3.6–6.8 sMercedes-Benz's figure
Fuel economy17–23 MPGEPA combined
TowingNot published
Tires20" or 21"by trim
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Warranty4 yrs
Resale at 6 years46% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 5 seats.| GLE 350 4MATIC | $68,400 | $76,222 | $132,853 | ✓ $1,845/mo | 23 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $74,800 | $83,198 | $142,616 | $1,981/mo | 21 MPG | — No |
| GLE 500e 4MATIC | $81,000 | $89,955 | $141,584 | $1,966/mo | 21 MPG | — No |
| GLE 450 4MATIC AWD | $81,200 | $90,173 | $152,575 | $2,119/mo | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| GLE 580 4MATIC | $96,300 | $106,630 | $172,563 | $2,397/mo | 18 MPG | — No |
| AMG GLE 53 HYBRID AWD | $97,000 | $107,393 | $160,107 | $2,224/mo | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| AMG GLE 53 HYBRID AWD | $98,000 | $108,483 | $161,264 | $2,240/mo | 21 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ AWD | $137,100 | $151,098 | $222,605 | $3,092/mo | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes |
| AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ AWD | $139,100 | $153,278 | $224,849 | $3,123/mo | 17 MPG | ✓ Yes |
GLE 350 4MATIC
✓ $1,845/mo
True cost
GLE 450 4MATICAWD
$1,981/mo
True cost
GLE 500e 4MATIC
$1,966/mo
True cost
GLE 450 4MATICAWD
$2,119/mo
True cost
GLE 580 4MATIC
$2,397/mo
True cost
AMG GLE 53 HYBRIDAWD
$2,224/mo
True cost
AMG GLE 53 HYBRIDAWD
$2,240/mo
True cost
AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+AWD
$3,092/mo
True cost
AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+AWD
$3,123/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it. + $ is the cheapest factory option or package that adds it (hover for its name).Feature
GLE 350 4MATIC$68,400
GLE 450 4MATIC AWD$74,800
GLE 500e 4MATIC$81,000
GLE 450 4MATIC AWD$81,200
GLE 580 4MATIC$96,300
AMG GLE 53 HYBRID AWD$97,000
AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ AWD$137,100
Safety and driver assist
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
360° camera
✓ Every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓
✓
+ $1,200
✓ from AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ AWD
Cooled seats
+ $2,000
✓ GLE 450 4MATIC AWD to GLE 500e 4MATIC
✓ from GLE 580 4MATIC
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Heated rear seats
+ $500
+ $500
+ $500
Dual-zone climate
✓ Every trim
Massaging seats
+ $1,550
+ $1,550
+ $1,550
✓ from AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ AWD
Convenience
Push-button start
✓ Every trim
Remote start
✓ Every trim
Power liftgate
✓ Every trim
Wireless phone charging
✓ Every trim
Power driver's seat
✓ Every trim
Memory seat
✓ Every trim
Tech and audio
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
✓ Every trim
Wireless CarPlay
✓ Every trim
Built-in navigation
✓ Every trim
Premium sound system
+ $2,000
✓ GLE 450 4MATIC AWD to GLE 500e 4MATIC
✓ from GLE 580 4MATIC
Head-up display
+ $1,100
+ $1,100
+ $1,100
✓ from AMG GLE 63 S 4MATIC+ AWD
Large touchscreen (12 in+)
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Tow hitch included
+ $850
+ $850
+ $850
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
LED headlights
✓ from AMG GLE 53 HYBRID AWD
Not listed on any trimAutomatic brakingRear cross-traffic alertLane centeringHands-free driving
Full standard equipment on the GLE 350 4MATIC (91 items)
- 2.0L inline-4 turbo engine with mild hybrid drive
- Hybrid Integrated Starter-Generator
- ECO Start/Stop system
- 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel drive
- 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission with shift paddles
- OFFROAD menu and "Transparent Hood" display
- Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)
- Selective damping suspension
- 19-inch 5-spoke wheels w/black accents
- Natural Grain Dark Brown Birch wood trim
- Nappa leather steering wheel
- Digital Extra: Distance Assist DISTRONIC
- Speed Limit Warning
- Digital Extra: Speed Limit Function
- Crosswind Assist
- Digital Extra: Car-to-X Communication
- Brake Assist
- Evasive Steering Function
- Blind Spot Assist Plus
- Exit Warning
- Lane Keeping Function
- Emergency Stop Function
- Mercedes-Benz Emergency Call service (10 years)
- Reversing camera
- Digital Extra: 360° camera
- Digital Extra: MB.DRIVE PARKING ASSIST 360
- LED Daytime Running Lamps and taillamps
- LED Intelligent Light System
- Digital Extra: Adaptive Highbeam Assist
- PRE-SAFE Sound
- Seat belt technology
- 8 air bags
- Front center air bag
- Adaptive braking technology
- Antilock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- High-strength unibody
- Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Antitheft alarm system with remote panic feature
- Digital Extra: GUARD 360° Vehicle Protection Plus
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear-window wiper with auto-on in Reverse
- Auto-dimming rearview and driver-side mirrors
- Stop Sign and Traffic Light Warning
- Evasive Steering Function Plus
- Power front seats with memory
- Energizing seat kinetics
- 40/20/40-split folding 2nd-row seats
- MB-Tex upholstery
- Panorama roof
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated steering wheel
- Retractable luggage cover
- 64-color LED ambient lighting
- Mercedes-Benz Digital Extras
- Digital Extra: Connected services
- Remote Start via Mercedes-Benz app
- SmartKey with KEYLESS-START
- Digital Extra: Digital Vehicle Key
- Power liftgate
- Infrared-remote window opening and closing
- Power tilt/telescoping steering column
- Power-folding side mirrors
- Garage door opener
- Brake HOLD feature
- Heated front seats
- 4th Generation Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX)
- Digital Extra: MBUX Virtual Assistant
- MBUX Superscreen
- 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia display
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display
- 12.3-inch passenger touchscreen
- Touchpad controller
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Zero-layer menu concept
- Over-the-air software updates
- Selfie and video camera
- Digital Extra: MBUX Navigation (7 years)
- Digital Extra: MBUX Live Traffic Information (7 years)
- Digital Extra: No-charge navigation map updates for 7 years
- Digital Extra: Route-based speed adjustment
- Digital Extra: MBUX Entertainment Package (1 year)
- FrontBass system
- HD Radio receiver
- SiriusXM with 360L trial subscription
- Front-cabin wireless charging
- Multiple USB-C ports
- Hands-free Bluetooth interface
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- Digital Extra: Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Digital Extra: Wireless Android Auto
Recalls
We couldn't match the GLE in NHTSA's recall records yet, so we can't say whether it has any. Check by VIN at NHTSA ↗
Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 GLE in California?
- $76,222 to drive away for the GLE 350 4MATIC, from a $68,400 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,214 loan payment, about $1,993 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $1,845 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- The brand doesn't publish a towing capacity.
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US prices in US dollars from Mercedes-Benz's US website, read 2026-11-09; destination as the brand lists it (our estimate where it doesn't). Taxes, registration and the dealer doc fee follow your state. Insurance and maintenance are estimates. How we count.