I like the front minus the headlights.

 

Yeah I'm with you. Those 4 dots or dashes remind me of the Porsche DRLs which I don't like either.

 

Didn't know that existed. Very cool! Wish mine had that. Wiper refills must be pricey though. I'm the type who is obsessed with a clean windshield, clean sunglasses, clean eyeglasses, etc. Right up my OCD alley.

Upclose video of the blades:

 

So we finally get the amber rear blinkers ?!?! The car looks to be a US spec from the amber reflector up front:

 

I mean I do too but I understand why some won't, those include that ones that prefer the pfl one because you can tell from a distance that is a GLE with the DRL signature.

 

Not surprised, I think MB first brought the amber ones over to North America since this generation GLA? or was it the E-Class W213 facelift or did it started with the W223 S-Class?

 

Now that you pointed it out, I see the resemblance too.

 

I received a build date of 30 May 2023. I waiting for the salesman to send the details of what the factory plans on building so I can compare it to what I ordered. Hopefully there won’t be options missing.

 

if they build it on that date, when do they expect to receive it. I’m going to order a 450 so deciding when to order it.

 

Pricing appears to somewhat be out. I've seen GLE350 4Matic build sheets saying base price $62,650. Haven't seen any higher up models yet. Hopefully this means they'll do a quick release and won't have cars sitting at the VPC for months on end.

 

how much did you see for GLE 450 base price?
If you have an updated build guide, please share. Thanks!

 

I don't have an updated build guide, just saw the price on listings at MB Rockville Center. MB North Olmsted also has prices listed. All of them are GLE350s so I don't know yet the base price of 450s or 53s etc.

 

it is insane, they increased 4% for the 2024 GLE 350.

 

for a barely changed model, that sure is a choice... esp for us in the south that don't need awd. essentially becomes almost a $6k price increase for the same car, not even BMW did that with the X5 refresh. Porsche raised 10% but are adding standard features

 

There was an increase of $3k to the base price across the range for 2023. Now more for 2024????

 

Inflation affects automobile manufacturers too. Most manufacturers have raised their prices. BMW raised the price on the X5 40i about 4% from 2023 to 2024.

 

2023 x5 vs 2024 x5 -- noticable upgrades
2023 gle vs 2024-- headlights (350 has a 48v system now)

 

yeah, they have all raised about the same % over the past 2 model years, but at least with BMW and Porsche you are getting more power and/or more standard features.

Looking at the order guide, it doesn't seem like the GLE is adding anything. throw in the fact that the only difference is a slight tweak to the headlights and the fact that the full DRL is now an additional cost when it wasn't before. Makes me reconsider

 

​​​​​​The ISG and AWD seem to be significant additions to the base GLE.

​​​​​​There's also a demand difference as indicated by Days Supply, which might indicate the others were overpriced and Mercedes underpriced. Or not.

Also, looking at Corporate Earnings, it looks like Daimler is maintaining pricing power, where others aren't.

It'll be interesting to see if the Market still favors MB pricing next year.

 

What do you mean full DRL is an additional cost ? The 4 dots DRL is not standard ?

 

I don't know for sure, but the Pinnacle trim has an LED light package. I thought I also read someone ordering one and moving up to Pinnacle for it.

 

what is ISG? yeah AWD being included is an added thing, but I live in the south, so having the RWD option saves me the extra 2.5k it would have normally cost that I don't need to spend.
Yeah, mercedes is selling every single one they make, so people don't seem to mind yet.

 

nevermind, it's shown on page 20 of the order guide. the upper lines/dots are standard, the lower are part of the package. Both looks are such a downgrade too...

 

I read your reply at least three time, but I don't quite understand what you mean:
1. The ISG and AWD seem to be significant additions to the base GLE.
2. There's also a demand difference as indicated by Days Supply

 

yeah, pinnacle trim has LED Intelligent Light, which is a separate option in 2023 model (LED Intelligent Light System with Ultra Wide Highbeams $750)