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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: $51,260

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $9,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,120

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $9,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017201720172017
ModelX3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive30iGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,400 $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840
Base Invoice $36,250 $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221
Premium Package 2,800            
Cold Weather Package 1,000            
Obstacle detection, rear 700            
Sport Package 2,300            
Xenon HID headlights 800            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720 720 720 720    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350            
HD radio 350            
Rear side airbags 385 420 420 420 420 420 420
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0    
Navigation system 1,800            
Garmin Map Pilot   625          
Parktronic Package   970 970 970 970    
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100        
Special order charge   250 250 250 250 250 250
Heated second row seats   620 620 620 620 620 620
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Leather seating surfaces   1,620   1,620      
Premium 2 Package     2,120 2,120 2,000    
designo Package         4,200    
Premium Package 2,550            
Cold Weather Package 910            
Obstacle detection, rear 635            
Sport Package 2,095            
Xenon HID headlights 730            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670 670 670 670    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320            
HD radio 315            
Rear side airbags 350 391 391 391 391 391 391
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0    
Navigation system 1,640            
Garmin Map Pilot   581          
Parktronic Package   902 902 902 902    
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023        
Special order charge   233 233 233 233 233 233
Heated second row seats   577 577 577 577 577 577
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Leather seating surfaces   1,507   1,507      
Premium 2 Package     1,972 1,972 1,860    
designo Package         3,906    
Options (change) 11,035 7,415 7,290 7,810 10,270 2,380 2,380
Options (change) 10,045 6,898 6,782 7,266 9,553 2,215 2,215
Destination 825 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $51,260 $60,340 $73,865 $75,885 $73,410 $104,995 $112,145
Total Invoice $47,120 $56,183 $68,762 $70,641 $68,052 $97,712 $104,361

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,991
Model Year2009201720172017201720172017
ModelX3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive30iGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T9T9T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$51,260$60,340$73,865$75,885$73,410$104,995$112,145
Adjustments for Features0-2,225-7,840-8,365-9,340-10,165-10,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,260$58,115$66,025$67,520$64,070$94,830$101,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,910$9,405$5,955$36,715$43,215
Total Invoice$47,120$56,183$68,762$70,641$68,052$97,712$104,361
Adjustments for Features0-2,072-7,298-7,787-8,658-9,460-10,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,120$54,111$61,464$62,854$59,394$88,252$94,297
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,353$8,743$5,283$34,141$40,186

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2009201720172017201720172017
ModelX3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive30iGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG 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
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400   
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0     
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75$75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$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$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$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$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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$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$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
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40$40$40
Skid plate (one)$50      
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$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$25
Traffic information $25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75      
Chronometer     $100$100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125      
Headlight washers$50      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100  
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100     
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
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    
Massage, passenger seat $100$100    
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,015$7,240$12,855$13,380$14,355$15,180$15,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,225$7,840$8,365$9,340$10,165$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,072-7,298-7,787-8,658-9,460-10,064

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20092017
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 Weight4,013 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 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested170094%

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