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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: $58,235

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $10,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,790

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $9,611

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Model Year2018201620162016
Model3-SeriesGLEGLEGLE
Trim328dGLE350GLE400GLE550e
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850
Base Invoice $43,415 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241
Convenience Tier 850      
Luxury Design 0      
Driving Assistance Package 500      
Premium Tier 2,900      
Obstacle detection, rear 600      
Executive Tier 3,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720
Heated second row seats 350 620 620 620
Heated steering wheel 190 250 250 250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200      
Blind spot warning system 500      
Apple CarPlay support 300      
Sunshades, second row 250     380
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390
Driver Assistance Package   1,950 1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
AWD   2,500    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   790 790 790
Convenience Package     490  
Convenience Tier 780      
Luxury Design 0      
Driving Assistance Package 460      
Premium Tier 2,670      
Obstacle detection, rear 550      
Executive Tier 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670 670 670
Heated second row seats 320 577 577 577
Heated steering wheel 175 233 233 233
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105      
Blind spot warning system 460      
Apple CarPlay support 275      
Sunshades, second row 230     353
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293
Driver Assistance Package   1,814 1,814 1,814
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
AWD   2,325    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   735 735 735
Convenience Package     456  
Options (change) 11,290 17,150 9,690 9,580
Options (change) 10,380 15,953 9,015 8,912
Destination 995 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085
Total Price $58,235 $69,175 $75,215 $72,270
Total Invoice $54,790 $64,401 $70,018 $66,993

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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: $9,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,308
Model Year2018201620162016
Model3-SeriesGLEGLEGLE
Trim328dGLE350GLE400GLE550e
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH
TransmissionT8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 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$58,235$69,175$75,215$72,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-2,350-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,235$67,775$72,865$70,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,090$2,295
Total Invoice$54,790$64,401$70,018$66,993
Adjustments for Features0-1,303-2,188-2,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,790$63,098$67,830$64,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,732$1,856

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

Model Year2018201620162016
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
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 
Roof rails$250   
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Aux input$50   
Handwriting recognition$200   
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Total Value of Features$6,565$7,965$8,915$8,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$2,350$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,303-2,188-2,039

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

Model Year20182016
Model3-SeriesGLE
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.8 in
Length182.0 in189.1 in
Width71.3 in75.8 in
Height56.3 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,856 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

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

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 support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested204093%
Total Not Requested1507%
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 headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
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 headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
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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