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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,395

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $8,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,165

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $7,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelGLEGLEGLE3-Series
TrimGLE350GLE400GLE550e328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $43,450
Base Invoice $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $40,655
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Driver Assistance Package 1,950 1,950 1,950 950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250  
Upholstered instrument panel 450      
Special order charge 250      
AWD 2,500      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790  
Convenience Package   490    
Parktronic Package   970 970  
Sunshades, second row     380 250
Navigation system       2,150
Cold Weather Package       950
Driver Assistance Plus       1,900
Premium Package       2,200
Steering-linked headlights       900
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Semi-automated parking system       500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       950
Luxury Line       2,200
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293  
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Driver Assistance Package 1,814 1,814 1,814 865
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233  
Upholstered instrument panel 419      
Special order charge 233      
AWD 2,325      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735  
Convenience Package   456    
Parktronic Package   902 902  
Sunshades, second row     353 230
Navigation system       1,955
Cold Weather Package       865
Driver Assistance Plus       1,730
Premium Package       2,000
Steering-linked headlights       820
Auto-dimming headlights       230
Semi-automated parking system       455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       865
Luxury Line       2,000
Options (change) 16,750 9,560 9,450 15,950
Options (change) 15,582 8,894 8,791 14,515
Destination 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0
Total Price $68,775 $75,085 $72,140 $60,395
Total Invoice $64,030 $69,897 $66,872 $56,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,423
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelGLEGLEGLE3-Series
TrimGLE350GLE400GLE550e328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14830, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19225/45-18
Total Price$68,775$75,085$72,140$60,395
Adjustments for Features-475-1,125-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,300$73,960$71,165$60,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,660$2,865$0
Total Invoice$64,030$69,897$66,872$56,165
Adjustments for Features-442-1,047-9040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,588$68,850$65,968$56,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,262$2,380$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelGLEGLEGLE3-Series
TrimGLE350GLE400GLE550e328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75  
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0 
9 kWh battery pack  $0 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Handwriting recognition   $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,615$9,265$9,115$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$1,125$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-442-1,047-9040

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162015
ModelGLE3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in182.1 in
Width75.8 in71.3 in
Height70.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.3,755 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
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 support100No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Luxury Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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