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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,025

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,701

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $7,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
Model5-SeriesGLEGLE
Trim540dGLE350GLE400
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $51,100 $64,600
Base Invoice $58,340 $47,523 $60,078
Driving Assistance Package 1,700    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700    
M Sport Design 4,500    
Executive Tier 2,100    
Luxury Seating Package 1,600    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000    
Dynamic Handling Package 3,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720
Temporary spare tire 150    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 160 160
Heated second row seats 350 620 620
Heated steering wheel 190 250 250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950 1,950
Apple CarPlay support 300    
Synthetic suede headliner 650    
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290
Premium 1 Package   3,830  
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390
Driver Assistance Package   1,950 1,950
designo Package   4,900 4,200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310  
Power door closers   550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570
Active stabilizer bars   2,910 2,910
AWD   2,500  
Convenience Package     490
Driving Assistance Package 1,565    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565    
M Sport Design 4,140    
Executive Tier 1,930    
Luxury Seating Package 1,470    
Upgraded leather upholstery 920    
Dynamic Handling Package 2,945    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670 670
Temporary spare tire 140    
Wood trim, alternative type 995 149 149
Heated second row seats 320 577 577
Heated steering wheel 175 233 233
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 1,814 1,814
Apple CarPlay support 275    
Synthetic suede headliner 600    
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200
Premium 1 Package   3,562  
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293
Driver Assistance Package   1,814 1,814
designo Package   4,557 3,906
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288  
Power door closers   512 512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530
Active stabilizer bars   2,706 2,706
AWD   2,325  
Convenience Package     456
Options (change) 21,270 25,000 18,150
Options (change) 19,570 23,253 16,883
Destination 995 925 925
Total Price $84,265 $77,025 $83,675
Total Invoice $78,905 $71,701 $77,886

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,884
Model Year201820162016
Model5-SeriesGLEGLE
Trim540dGLE350GLE400
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine261hp I6 D302hp V6329hp V6
TransmissionT8T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$84,265$77,025$83,675
Adjustments for Features-1,4100-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,855$77,025$83,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100
Total Invoice$78,905$71,701$77,886
Adjustments for Features-1,3200-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,585$71,701$77,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,673

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year201820162016
Model5-SeriesGLEGLE
Trim540dGLE350GLE400
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, front$25  
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side collision intervention$200  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input$50  
Gesture control system$100  
Handwriting recognition$200  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$8,325$6,915$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3200-512

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182016
Model5-SeriesGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in114.8 in
Length194.6 in189.1 in
Width73.5 in75.8 in
Height58.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,209 lb.4,742 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.780.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested150058%
Total Not Requested110042%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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