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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: $59,045

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $9,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,500

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $8,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016201620162016
ModelX3X3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive30iM40iGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $99,950 $107,100
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $92,954 $99,603
Convenience Tier 2,850            
Driving Assistance Package 900 900          
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950          
Executive Tier 3,500            
Luxury Design 350            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700          
Sunshades, second row 250 250          
Apple CarPlay support 300 300          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200          
Heated second row seats 350 350 620 620 620 620 620
Class III trailer hitch 550 550 575 575 575 575 575
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350 570 570 570    
Temporary spare tire 150 150          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720    
Parking Assistance Package   700          
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,620 1,620      
Parking Assist Package     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
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390    
Driver Assistance Package     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Upholstered instrument panel     450 450      
Special order charge     250 250      
Rear air vents with automatic controls     790 790 790 790 790
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250    
Convenience Package         490 490 490
Convenience Tier 2,620            
Driving Assistance Package 830 830          
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715          
Executive Tier 3,220            
Luxury Design 320            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645          
Sunshades, second row 230 230          
Apple CarPlay support 275 275          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105          
Heated second row seats 320 320 577 577 577 577 577
Class III trailer hitch 505 505 535 535 535 535 535
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320 530 530 530    
Temporary spare tire 140 140          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 670 670 670    
Parking Assistance Package   645          
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,507 1,507      
Parking Assist Package     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
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293    
Driver Assistance Package     1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Upholstered instrument panel     419 419      
Special order charge     233 233      
Rear air vents with automatic controls     735 735 735 735 735
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Heated steering wheel     233 233 233    
Convenience Package         456 456 456
Options (change) 15,600 10,650 16,495 16,495 10,835 6,615 6,615
Options (change) 14,345 9,800 15,345 15,345 10,080 6,154 6,154
Destination 995 995 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $59,045 $65,945 $69,920 $68,520 $76,360 $107,490 $114,640
Total Invoice $55,500 $61,975 $65,095 $63,793 $71,083 $100,033 $106,682

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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: $11,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,196
Model Year2018201820162016201620162016
ModelX3X3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive30iM40iGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4355hp I6201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21
Total Price$59,045$65,945$69,920$68,520$76,360$107,490$114,640
Adjustments for Features-2,125-1,875-1,5000-2,350-4,575-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,920$64,070$68,420$68,520$74,010$102,915$109,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,150$0$100$5,590$34,495$40,995
Total Invoice$55,500$61,975$65,095$63,793$71,083$100,033$106,682
Adjustments for Features-1,997-1,762-1,3960-2,188-4,258-4,862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,503$60,213$63,699$63,793$68,895$95,775$101,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,710$0$94$5,196$32,076$38,121

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2018201820162016201620162016
ModelX3X3GLEGLEGLEGLEGLE
TrimxDrive30iM40iGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD   $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100     
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75$75
Sunshades, second row$125$125  $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100     
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250$250
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
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125     
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0     
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
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
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0     
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
Aux input$50$50     
Gesture control system$100      
Handwriting recognition$200$200     
S Voice support$0$0     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice recorder$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250      
Steering-linked headlights$150$150     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
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
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100     
Total Value of Features$7,965$7,715$7,340$5,840$8,190$10,415$11,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,125$1,875$1,500$0$2,350$4,575$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,997-1,762-1,3960-2,188-4,258-4,862

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20182016
ModelX3GLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in114.8 in
Length185.9 in189.1 in
Width74.4 in75.8 in
Height66.0 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested121556%
Total Not Requested95044%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested121556%
Total Not Requested95044%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 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 buckets100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
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 system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 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 buckets100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
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 system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested65034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%

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