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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,925

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $17,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020201320132013
ModelGLEGLEGLE1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $54,250 $61,750 $77,600 $31,200 $39,300 $43,250
Premium Package       3,600    
BMW Assist       650 650 650
Wood trim       500    
Heated front seats       500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Premium Package       3,275    
BMW Assist       590 590 590
Wood trim       455    
Heated front seats       455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,800 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,275 1,545 1,545
Destination 995 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $55,245 $62,745 $78,595 $37,925 $41,925 $45,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,137
Model Year202020202020201320132013
ModelGLEGLEGLE1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine255hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19275/50-20205/50-17215/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$55,245$62,745$78,595$37,925$41,925$45,875
Adjustments for Features-4,120-5,820-5,820-1,1300-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,125$56,925$72,775$36,795$41,925$45,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,800$21,650$0$5,130$8,905

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year202020202020201320132013
ModelGLEGLEGLE1-Series1-Series1-Series
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580128i135i135is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0  $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Proximity key   $250  
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$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   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
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$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250  
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Leather seating surfaces   $900  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0$0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,815$8,515$8,515$3,825$2,695$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$5,820$5,820$1,130$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-74-92-74-1,0450-162

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20202013
ModelGLE1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.9 in104.7 in
Length194.3 in172.2 in
Width76.6 in68.8 in
Height70.7 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.9 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested255561%
Total Not Requested162539%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135is

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

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