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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: $53,075

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $11,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,950

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $11,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201620162016201620162016
ModelX3X3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603
Premium Package 3,450 3,450            
M Sport Package 3,000              
Cold Weather Package 1,150 1,150            
Technology Package 3,200 3,200            
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400            
Convenience Package 1,850 1,150     490   490 490
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720 720    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250            
App support 250 250            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350            
Sport Activity Package   1,250            
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package     3,830 3,830        
Multicontour front seats     1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
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        
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250 250    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790 790 790 790 790 790
Sunshades, second row           380    
Premium Package 3,140 3,140            
M Sport Package 2,730              
Cold Weather Package 1,045 1,045            
Technology Package 2,910 2,910            
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275            
Convenience Package 1,685 1,045     456   456 456
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670 670 670    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230            
App support 230 230            
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320            
Sport Activity Package   1,140            
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package     3,562 3,562        
Multicontour front seats     1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
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        
Heated steering wheel     233 233 233 233    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735 735 735 735 735 735
Sunshades, second row           353    
Options (change) 15,450 13,000 12,700 12,700 7,740 7,630 4,090 4,090
Options (change) 14,065 11,835 11,814 11,814 7,201 7,098 3,805 3,805
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0
Total Price $53,075 $54,925 $66,125 $64,725 $73,265 $70,320 $104,965 $112,115
Total Invoice $48,950 $50,675 $61,564 $60,262 $68,204 $65,179 $97,684 $104,333

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,392
Model Year20112011201620162016201620162016
ModelX3X3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$53,075$54,925$66,125$64,725$73,265$70,320$104,965$112,115
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,485-985-3,635-3,485-6,160-6,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,975$54,925$63,640$63,740$69,630$66,835$98,805$105,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0$100$5,990$3,195$35,165$41,665
Total Invoice$48,950$50,675$61,564$60,262$68,204$65,179$97,684$104,333
Adjustments for Features-920-2,314-917-3,384-3,230-5,733-6,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,858$50,675$59,250$59,345$64,820$61,949$91,951$97,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,817$0$95$5,570$2,699$32,701$38,746

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20112011201620162016201620162016
ModelX3X3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD   $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75 $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$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$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150 $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100      
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net$40$40      
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50      
Cargo mat$40$40      
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through    $100 $100$100
Roof rails$250$250      
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150      
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
Regenerative braking$0$0      
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350       
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250      
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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75      
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250      
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200      
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
Voice control for external devices$0$0      
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer      $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Headlight washers$50$50      
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Leather door panel trim      $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals      $75$75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner       $650
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    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100$100  
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$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,355$7,255$9,740$8,240$10,890$10,740$13,415$14,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,485$985$3,635$3,485$6,160$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,314-917-3,384-3,230-5,733-6,337

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20112016
ModelX3GLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in114.8 in
Length183.0 in189.1 in
Width74.1 in75.8 in
Height65.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested137597%
Total Not Requested403%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested72595%
Total Not Requested405%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested280094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested139063%
Total Not Requested80037%
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 headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested139063%
Total Not Requested80037%
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 headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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