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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: $59,585

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $7,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,020

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $6,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162019
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $99,950 $107,100 $45,000
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $92,954 $99,603 $42,530
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830        
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Driver Assistance Package 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250     190
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 620 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790 790 790  
Parktronic Package     970      
Convenience Package     490 490 490  
Driving Assistance Package           500
Convenience Tier           850
Premium Tier           2,900
Luxury Design           0
Executive Tier           3,100
Obstacle detection, rear           600
Apple CarPlay support           300
Blind spot warning system           500
Sunshades, second row           250
Track Handling Package           2,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,200
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562        
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Driver Assistance Package 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     505
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233     175
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 577 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735 735 735  
Parktronic Package     902      
Convenience Package     456 456 456  
Driving Assistance Package           460
Convenience Tier           780
Premium Tier           2,670
Luxury Design           0
Executive Tier           2,850
Obstacle detection, rear           550
Apple CarPlay support           275
Blind spot warning system           460
Sunshades, second row           230
Track Handling Package           2,115
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,105
Options (change) 14,650 14,650 10,660 6,040 6,040 13,590
Options (change) 13,628 13,628 9,917 5,619 5,619 12,495
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Total Price $68,075 $66,675 $76,185 $106,915 $114,065 $59,585
Total Invoice $63,378 $62,076 $70,920 $99,498 $106,147 $56,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,666
Model Year201620162016201620162019
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6550hp V8577hp V8248hp I4
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21225/45-18
Total Price$68,075$66,675$76,185$106,915$114,065$59,585
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-2,650-5,175-5,825-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,575$66,675$73,535$101,740$108,240$58,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$6,960$35,165$41,665$0
Total Invoice$63,378$62,076$70,920$99,498$106,147$56,020
Adjustments for Features-1,3970-2,467-4,816-5,421-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,981$62,076$68,453$94,682$100,726$55,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$6,472$32,701$38,745$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162019
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0    
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, passenger     $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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0   
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Aux input     $50
Handwriting recognition     $200
S Voice support     $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $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 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$8,215$6,715$9,365$11,890$12,540$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$2,650$5,175$5,825$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3970-2,467-4,816-5,421-705

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

Model Year20162019
ModelGLE3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in182.0 in
Width75.8 in71.3 in
Height70.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,868 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 GLE300d

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
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%
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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
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 AMG GLE63 S

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
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 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
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
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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