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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: $80,575

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $25,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
Model3-SeriesGLE
TrimM3AMG GLE63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $69,900 $102,550
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Executive Package 4,100  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 0
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Heated second row seats   580
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Executive Package 3,770  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 0
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Heated second row seats   539
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707
Options (change) 9,680 2,440
Options (change) 8,900 2,269
Destination 995 995
Total Price $80,575 $105,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,050
Model Year20212018
Model3-SeriesGLE
TrimM3AMG GLE63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine473hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18265/45-20
Total Price$80,575$105,985
Adjustments for Features0-6,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,575$99,870

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

Model Year20212018
Model3-SeriesGLE
TrimM3AMG GLE63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,375$10,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,691

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

Model Year20212018
Model3-SeriesGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in114.8 in
Length185.7 in189.1 in
Width71.9 in75.8 in
Height56.8 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.980.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested175073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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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