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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: $48,445

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $57,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,686

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $53,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesGLE
Trim328iAMG GLE63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $101,690
Base Invoice $32,750 $94,572
Premium Package 3,350  
Sport Package 2,050  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Navigation system 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
Proximity key 500  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790
Premium Package 3,050  
Sport Package 1,856  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Navigation system 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
Proximity key 455  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735
Options (change) 12,220 2,980
Options (change) 11,111 2,772
Destination 825 925
Total Price $48,445 $105,595
Total Invoice $44,686 $98,269

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,416
Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesGLE
Trim328iAMG GLE63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/45-20
Total Price$48,445$105,595
Adjustments for Features0-12,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,445$93,595
Total Invoice$44,686$98,269
Adjustments for Features0-11,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,686$87,102

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

Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesGLE
Trim328iAMG GLE63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,065$15,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,167

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

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,815 lb.5,238 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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%

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