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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: $43,195

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $12,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelX3X3GLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $54,750 $62,500 $78,900
BMW Assist 650 650      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Power liftgate 500 500      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Roof rails 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,350        
BMW Assist 590 590      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Power liftgate 455 455      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Roof rails 230 230      
Panoramic sunroof 1,230        
Options (change) 5,200 3,850 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,735 3,505 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $43,195 $47,445 $55,800 $63,550 $79,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,493
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelX3X3GLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6255hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18255/50-19255/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$43,195$47,445$55,800$63,550$79,950
Adjustments for Features-460-1,4100-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,735$46,035$55,800$61,850$78,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$0$6,050$22,450

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelX3X3GLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,650$7,600$6,190$7,890$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$1,410$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-425-1,3040-28-22

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20122021
ModelX3GLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in117.9 in
Length183.0 in194.3 in
Width74.1 in76.6 in
Height65.4 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft333.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft374.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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