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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,355

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $13,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,435

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $13,046

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelX3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim3.0iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $33,670 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Premium Package 1,800            
Obstacle detection, rear 700            
Sport Package 1,800            
Cold Weather Package 750            
Xenon HID headlights 800            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720 720 720 720    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350            
Rear side airbags 385 420 420 420 420 420 420
Navigation system 1,800            
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970    
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620        
Convenience Package       490   490 490
Premium Package 1,640            
Obstacle detection, rear 635            
Sport Package 1,640            
Cold Weather Package 685            
Xenon HID headlights 730            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670 670 670 670    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320            
Rear side airbags 350 391 391 391 391 391 391
Navigation system 1,640            
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902    
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233 233
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507        
Convenience Package       456   456 456
Options (change) 8,860 7,560 7,560 6,430 5,940 2,250 2,250
Options (change) 8,070 7,033 7,033 5,982 5,526 2,094 2,094
Destination 695 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $46,355 $60,985 $59,585 $71,955 $68,630 $103,125 $110,275
Total Invoice $42,435 $56,783 $55,481 $66,985 $63,607 $95,973 $102,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,242
Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelX3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim3.0iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$46,355$60,985$59,585$71,955$68,630$103,125$110,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,410-2,910-8,000-7,875-10,100-10,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,355$56,575$56,675$63,955$60,755$93,025$100,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$100$7,380$4,180$36,450$43,600
Total Invoice$42,435$56,783$55,481$66,985$63,607$95,973$102,622
Adjustments for Features0-4,106-2,710-7,447-7,299-9,400-9,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,435$52,677$52,771$59,538$56,308$86,573$93,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$94$6,861$3,631$33,896$40,546

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2006201620162016201620162016
ModelX3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
Trim3.0iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 $75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row   $125 $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat    $150  
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50      
Cargo mat$40      
Cargo organizer$100      
Console with shifter$150      
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100 $100$100
Roof rails$250      
Ski sack$50      
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0  
9 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Skid plate (one)$50      
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Navigation system$600  $600$600$600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers$50      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
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$75$75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$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$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,840$9,250$7,750$12,840$12,715$14,940$14,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,410$2,910$8,000$7,875$10,100$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,106-2,710-7,447-7,299-9,400-9,399

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20062016
ModelX3GLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in114.8 in
Length179.7 in189.1 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height66.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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