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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: $48,600

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $55,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,891

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $52,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
Model3-SeriesGLEGLE
Trim328iAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,700 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $33,025 $92,954 $99,603
Premium Package 1,900    
Obstacle detection, rear 750    
Sport Package 2,050    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100    
Navigation system 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Roof rails 100    
HD radio 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Auto-dimming headlights 250    
Proximity key 500    
Sunshades, second row 250    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100
Convenience Package   490 490
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790
Premium Package 1,730    
Obstacle detection, rear 685    
Sport Package 1,856    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90    
Navigation system 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Roof rails 90    
HD radio 315    
Heated front seats 455    
Auto-dimming headlights 230    
Proximity key 455    
Sunshades, second row 230    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023
Convenience Package   456 456
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735
Options (change) 12,025 3,470 3,470
Options (change) 10,991 3,228 3,228
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $48,600 $104,345 $111,495
Total Invoice $44,891 $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 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,165
Model Year201020162016
Model3-SeriesGLEGLE
Trim328iAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$48,600$104,345$111,495
Adjustments for Features0-10,800-11,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,600$93,545$100,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,500
Total Invoice$44,891$97,107$103,756
Adjustments for Features0-10,051-10,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,891$87,056$93,101
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,045

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

Model Year201020162016
Model3-SeriesGLEGLE
Trim328iAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo area partition net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Chronometer $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel $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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,165$14,965$15,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,800$11,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,051-10,655

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

Model Year20102016
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 Weight3,947 lb.4,742 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?
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 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
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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