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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,965

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $18,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,160

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $17,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
Model3-SeriesGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim325iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $31,665 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Premium Package 2,900            
Sport Package (AWD) 1,200            
Navigation system 2,000            
Cold Weather Package 600            
Steering-linked headlights 800            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720 720    
Obstacle detection, rear 350            
Satellite radio 595            
Proximity key 500            
Sunshades, second row 250       380    
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Premium 1 Package   3,830 3,830        
Convenience Package   590 590 490   490 490
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790 790 790 790
Premium Package 2,640            
Sport Package (AWD) 1,090            
Navigation system 1,820            
Cold Weather Package 545            
Steering-linked headlights 730            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670 670 670 670    
Obstacle detection, rear 320            
Satellite radio 540            
Proximity key 455            
Sunshades, second row 230       353    
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Premium 1 Package   3,562 3,562        
Convenience Package   549 549 456   456 456
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507        
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735 735 735 735
Options (change) 9,670 11,130 11,130 5,580 5,470 3,470 3,470
Options (change) 8,800 10,353 10,353 5,191 5,088 3,228 3,228
Destination 695 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $44,965 $64,555 $63,155 $71,105 $68,160 $104,345 $111,495
Total Invoice $41,160 $60,103 $58,801 $66,194 $63,169 $97,107 $103,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,752
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
Model3-SeriesGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim325iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$44,965$64,555$63,155$71,105$68,160$104,345$111,495
Adjustments for Features0-5,575-4,075-6,675-6,675-10,275-10,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,965$58,980$59,080$64,430$61,485$94,070$101,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$5,450$2,505$35,090$42,240
Total Invoice$41,160$60,103$58,801$66,194$63,169$97,107$103,756
Adjustments for Features0-5,191-3,794-6,214-6,186-9,562-9,562
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,160$54,912$55,007$59,980$56,983$87,545$94,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$95$5,068$2,071$32,633$39,282

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
Model3-SeriesGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim325iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75 $75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
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
Tires, run-flat$150   $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50      
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net$40      
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Roof rails$250      
Ski sack$50      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150      
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 spoiler $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $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      
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers$50      
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      
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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
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 steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,640$10,215$8,715$11,315$11,315$14,915$14,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,575$4,075$6,675$6,675$10,275$10,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,191-3,794-6,214-6,186-9,562-9,562

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20062016
Model3-SeriesGLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.8 in
Length178.2 in189.1 in
Width71.5 in75.8 in
Height55.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested280097%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested104047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115053%
Total Not Requested104047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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 row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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