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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,495

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,305

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim128i135iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,400 $35,850 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $27,230 $33,160 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Premium Package 3,700 3,400            
Sport Package 1,300 1,100            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100 100            
Navigation system 2,100 2,100            
Xenon HID headlights 900              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720 720    
HD radio 350 350            
Heated front seats 500              
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350            
Proximity key 500 500            
iPod integration 400 400            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595            
Cold Weather Package   600            
Multicontour front seats     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Premium 1 Package     3,830 3,830        
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620        
Convenience Package         490   490 490
Premium Package 3,365 3,095            
Sport Package 1,185 1,000            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90 90            
Navigation system 1,910 1,910            
Xenon HID headlights 820              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 670 670 670 670    
HD radio 315 315            
Heated front seats 455              
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320            
Proximity key 455 455            
iPod integration 365 365            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540            
Cold Weather Package   545            
Multicontour front seats     1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Premium 1 Package     3,562 3,562        
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507        
Convenience Package         456   456 456
Options (change) 11,270 9,970 8,660 8,660 3,700 3,210 1,590 1,590
Options (change) 10,250 9,065 8,055 8,055 3,442 2,986 1,479 1,479
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $41,495 $46,645 $62,085 $60,685 $69,225 $65,900 $102,465 $109,615
Total Invoice $38,305 $43,050 $57,805 $56,503 $64,445 $61,067 $95,358 $102,007

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,177
Model Year20092009201620162016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim128i135iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$41,495$46,645$62,085$60,685$69,225$65,900$102,465$109,615
Adjustments for Features0-450-7,865-6,365-9,015-8,740-12,840-13,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,495$46,195$54,220$54,320$60,210$57,160$89,625$96,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,700$0$100$5,990$2,940$35,405$41,905
Total Invoice$38,305$43,050$57,805$56,503$64,445$61,067$95,358$102,007
Adjustments for Features0-415-7,323-5,926-8,393-8,099-11,949-12,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,305$42,635$50,482$50,577$56,052$52,968$83,409$89,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,330$0$95$5,570$2,486$32,927$38,971

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20092009201620162016201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim128i135iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75 $75$75
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system      $500$500
Sunshades, second row    $125 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras      $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   $150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100  $100 $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100      
Ski sack $50      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0  
9 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia  $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia  $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100      
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250      
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer      $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50      
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Headlight washers $50      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover       $0
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals      $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner       $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,525$10,940$9,440$12,090$11,815$15,915$16,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$7,865$6,365$9,015$8,740$12,840$13,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-7,323-5,926-8,393-8,099-11,949-12,554

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20092016
Model1-SeriesGLE
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in114.8 in
Length171.7 in189.1 in
Width68.8 in75.8 in
Height56.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.080.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested330598%
Total Not Requested752%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested300598%
Total Not Requested752%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119054%
Total Not Requested100046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119054%
Total Not Requested100046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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