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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: $56,675

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,270

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,108

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Model Year2014201620162016
Model3-SeriesGLEGLEGLE
Trim328dGLE350GLE400GLE550e
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,950 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850
Base Invoice $39,695 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241
Premium Package 2,200      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900      
Navigation system 2,150      
Driver Assistance Package 950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package 950      
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
Semi-automated parking system 500      
Auto-dimming headlights 250      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200      
Sunshades, second row 250     380
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390
Heated second row seats   620 620 620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250
AWD   2,500    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790
Convenience Package     490  
Premium Package 2,000      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730      
Navigation system 1,955      
Driver Assistance Package 865 1,814 1,814 1,814
Cold Weather Package 865      
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670 670
Semi-automated parking system 455      
Auto-dimming headlights 230      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090      
Sunshades, second row 230     353
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910      
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293
Heated second row seats   577 577 577
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Heated steering wheel   233 233 233
AWD   2,325    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735
Convenience Package     456  
Options (change) 12,800 16,050 8,590 8,480
Options (change) 11,650 14,930 7,992 7,889
Destination 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085
Total Price $56,675 $68,075 $74,115 $71,170
Total Invoice $52,270 $63,378 $68,995 $65,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,758
Model Year2014201620162016
Model3-SeriesGLEGLEGLE
Trim328dGLE350GLE400GLE550e
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19
Total Price$56,675$68,075$74,115$71,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-2,400-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,675$66,625$71,715$68,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,090$2,295
Total Invoice$52,270$63,378$68,995$65,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-2,234-2,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,270$62,028$66,761$63,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,733$1,856

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

Model Year2014201620162016
Model3-SeriesGLEGLEGLE
Trim328dGLE350GLE400GLE550e
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Sunshades, second row$125 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150  $150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150   
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Handwriting recognition$200   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Text dictation$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$6,840$8,290$9,240$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$2,400$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-2,234-2,086

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

Model Year20142016
Model3-SeriesGLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.8 in
Length182.1 in189.1 in
Width71.3 in75.8 in
Height56.5 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,755 lb.4,742 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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