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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: $43,435

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $19,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,105

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $18,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201720172017201720172017
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim128i135iGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,200 $39,300 $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840
Base Invoice $28,885 $36,335 $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221
Premium Package 3,400 1,750            
BMW Assist 650 650            
Navigation system 2,150 2,150            
Sport Package 1,300              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100              
Convenience Package 1,650              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720    
Heated front seats 500              
Heated steering wheel 190   250 250 250 250    
App support 250 250            
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350            
Cold Weather Package   550            
M Sport Package   1,300            
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   380            
Proximity key   500            
Premium 2 Package     6,190 2,120 2,120 2,000    
Multicontour front seats     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Leather seating surfaces     1,620   1,620      
designo Package           4,200    
Premium Package 3,095 1,595            
BMW Assist 590 590            
Navigation system 1,955 1,955            
Sport Package 1,185              
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90              
Convenience Package 1,500              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670 670 670    
Heated front seats 455              
Heated steering wheel 175   233 233 233 233    
App support 230 230            
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320            
Cold Weather Package   500            
M Sport Package   1,185            
Aluminum trim   0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   345            
Proximity key   455            
Premium 2 Package     5,757 1,972 1,972 1,860    
Multicontour front seats     1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Leather seating surfaces     1,507   1,507      
designo Package           3,906    
Options (change) 11,340 8,680 9,880 4,190 5,810 8,270 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 10,325 7,905 9,190 3,898 5,405 7,692 1,023 1,023
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $43,435 $48,875 $62,805 $70,765 $73,885 $71,410 $103,715 $110,865
Total Invoice $40,105 $45,135 $58,475 $65,878 $68,780 $66,191 $96,520 $103,169

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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: $12,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,233
Model Year20122012201720172017201720172017
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim128i135iGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T9T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$43,435$48,875$62,805$70,765$73,885$71,410$103,715$110,865
Adjustments for Features-2500-6,840-9,040-10,515-11,140-12,765-13,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,185$48,875$55,965$61,725$63,370$60,270$90,950$97,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,690$0$5,760$7,405$4,305$34,985$41,485
Total Invoice$40,105$45,135$58,475$65,878$68,780$66,191$96,520$103,169
Adjustments for Features-2310-6,368-8,416-9,788-10,326-11,879-12,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,874$45,135$52,107$57,462$58,992$55,865$84,641$90,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,261$0$5,355$6,885$3,758$32,534$38,578

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

Model Year20122012201720172017201720172017
Model1-Series1-SeriesGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim128i135iGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG 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
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400   
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$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
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$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$100
Second-row low console$100$100      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0  
9 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0      
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$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
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50      
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
Surround sound  $250$250$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
Voice control for external devices$0$0      
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive 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      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$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 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber engine cover       $0
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats      $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100      
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$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$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 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim$300     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,425$10,265$12,465$13,940$14,565$16,190$16,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$6,840$9,040$10,515$11,140$12,765$13,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-2310-6,368-8,416-9,788-10,326-11,879-12,484

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

Model Year20122017
Model1-SeriesGLE
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in114.8 in
Length172.2 in189.1 in
Width68.8 in75.8 in
Height56.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,209 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?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested390598%
Total Not Requested752%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Total Requested150595%
Total Not Requested755%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
M 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
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested139031%
Total Not Requested310069%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested160089%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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