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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: $58,895

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $9,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,785

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $8,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $41,950 $43,450
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $39,275 $40,655
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760 760    
Upholstered instrument panel 450            
Special order charge 250            
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250        
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580 580    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Aluminum trim 0 0 0     0 0
Tires, run-flat 400            
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     550 550
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370        
Interior Sport Package     1,000        
Navigation system           2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package           950 950
Cold Weather Package           950 950
Driver Assistance Plus           1,900 1,900
Premium Package           2,200 2,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000 1,000
Steering-linked headlights           900 900
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250
Sunshades, second row           250 250
Semi-automated parking system           500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,200 1,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           950 950
Luxury Line           2,200 2,200
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707 707    
Upholstered instrument panel 419            
Special order charge 233            
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233        
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539 539    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Aluminum trim 0 0 0     0 0
Tires, run-flat 372            
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     500 500
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274        
Interior Sport Package     930        
Navigation system           1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package           865 865
Cold Weather Package           865 865
Driver Assistance Plus           1,730 1,730
Premium Package           2,000 2,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical           910 910
Steering-linked headlights           820 820
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230
Sunshades, second row           230 230
Semi-automated parking system           455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,090 1,090
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           865 865
Luxury Line           2,000 2,000
Options (change) 15,110 9,940 10,570 5,230 5,230 15,950 15,950
Options (change) 14,054 9,245 9,831 4,864 4,864 14,515 14,515
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0
Total Price $68,305 $78,685 $74,180 $108,775 $115,925 $58,895 $60,395
Total Invoice $63,595 $73,248 $68,772 $101,231 $107,880 $54,785 $56,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,345
Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
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)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$68,305$78,685$74,180$108,775$115,925$58,895$60,395
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-3,100-4,775-5,425-575-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,305$75,310$71,080$104,000$110,500$58,320$59,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,005$2,775$35,695$42,195$0$1,600
Total Invoice$63,595$73,248$68,772$101,231$107,880$54,785$56,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,142-2,874-4,444-5,049-535-442
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,595$70,106$65,898$96,787$102,831$54,250$55,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,511$2,303$33,192$39,236$0$1,473

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820152015
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S328i328d
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  
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$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    
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  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input     $50$50
Handwriting recognition     $200$200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
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  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers     $50$50
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
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  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$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$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$7,890$11,265$10,990$12,665$13,315$8,465$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375$3,100$4,775$5,425$575$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,142-2,874-4,444-5,049-535-442

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

Model Year20182015
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 Weight4,651 lb.3,546 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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested401556%
Total Not Requested317544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested227551%
Total Not Requested222549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested227551%
Total Not Requested222549%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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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