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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: $58,235

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,790

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $10,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $43,415 $42,020
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Parktronic Package 970 970 970        
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Tires, run-flat 400            
Aluminum trim 0 0 0     0 0
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250     190 190
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580 580 350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760 760    
designo Package     4,200        
Driving Assistance Package           500 500
Convenience Tier           850 850
Premium Tier           2,900 2,900
Luxury Design           0 0
Executive Tier           3,100 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear           600 600
Apple CarPlay support           300 300
Blind spot warning system           500 500
Sunshades, second row           250 250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,200 1,200
Track Handling Package             2,300
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Parktronic Package 902 902 902        
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     505 505
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930    
Tires, run-flat 372            
Aluminum trim 0 0 0     0 0
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233     175 175
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539 539 320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707 707    
designo Package     3,906        
Driving Assistance Package           460 460
Convenience Tier           780 780
Premium Tier           2,670 2,670
Luxury Design           0 0
Executive Tier           2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear           550 550
Apple CarPlay support           275 275
Blind spot warning system           460 460
Sunshades, second row           230 230
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,105 1,105
Track Handling Package             2,115
Options (change) 16,480 12,010 14,470 6,330 6,330 11,290 13,590
Options (change) 15,327 11,170 13,458 5,887 5,887 10,380 12,495
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0
Total Price $69,675 $80,755 $78,080 $109,875 $117,025 $58,235 $59,035
Total Invoice $64,868 $75,173 $72,399 $102,254 $108,903 $54,790 $55,510

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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: $10,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,659
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$69,675$80,755$78,080$109,875$117,025$58,235$59,035
Adjustments for Features-450-4,125-4,750-5,175-5,8250-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,225$76,630$73,330$104,700$111,200$58,235$58,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,405$4,105$35,475$41,975$0$350
Total Invoice$64,868$75,173$72,399$102,254$108,903$54,790$55,510
Adjustments for Features-419-3,840-4,404-4,816-5,4210-423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,449$71,333$67,995$97,438$103,482$54,790$55,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,884$3,546$32,989$39,033$0$297

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
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$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$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 detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
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$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  
Tires, run-flat$150 $150  $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100  
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150$150
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0     
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input     $50$50
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$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
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$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350$350
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  $100$100
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300  
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
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$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 $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300  
Wood trim   $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$7,240$10,915$11,540$11,965$12,615$6,790$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$4,125$4,750$5,175$5,825$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-419-3,840-4,404-4,816-5,4210-423

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,651 lb.3,663 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

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested511571%
Total Not Requested207529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested327573%
Total Not Requested122527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested327573%
Total Not Requested122527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

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
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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
225/45YR18 tires200No
255/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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