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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $18,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202020202020
Modeli3GLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350GLE450GLE580
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $54,250 $61,750 $77,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Options (change) 550 0 0 0
Options (change) 500 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $36,445 $55,245 $62,745 $78,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,766
Model Year2016202020202020
Modeli3GLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350GLE450GLE580
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine168hp E255hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionA1T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19255/50-19255/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$36,445$55,245$62,745$78,595
Adjustments for Features0-3,120-4,820-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$52,125$57,925$73,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,800$21,650

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year2016202020202020
Modeli3GLEGLEGLE
TrimBaseGLE350GLE450GLE580
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
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
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heat pump$250   
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0   
7.2 kW onboard charger$500   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600   
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,375$8,495$10,195$10,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,120$4,820$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-56-76-61

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE

Model Year20162020
Modeli3GLE
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in117.9 in
Length157.4 in194.3 in
Width69.9 in76.6 in
Height62.1 in70.7 in
Curb Weight2,635 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft333.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft374.9 ft3

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