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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: $39,170

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $16,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006202120212021
Model3-SeriesGLEGLEGLE
Trim325iGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $54,750 $62,500 $78,900
Premium Package 2,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Heated front seats 500      
Premium Package 2,640      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
Heated front seats 455      
Options (change) 3,875 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,525 0 0 0
Destination 695 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $39,170 $55,800 $63,550 $79,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,875
Model Year2006202120212021
Model3-SeriesGLEGLEGLE
Trim325iGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6255hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionM6T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/50-19255/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$39,170$55,800$63,550$79,950
Adjustments for Features0-710-2,410-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,170$55,090$61,140$77,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,050$22,450

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

Model Year2006202120212021
Model3-SeriesGLEGLEGLE
Trim325iGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75$75
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,590$6,300$8,000$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$710$2,410$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13-40-32

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

Model Year20062021
Model3-SeriesGLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in117.9 in
Length178.2 in194.3 in
Width71.5 in76.6 in
Height55.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft333.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft374.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested175061%
Total Not Requested112539%

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