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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: $56,995

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $15,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920162016
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,700 $68,150 $103,050 $110,200 $42,650 $44,150
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 2,890 2,890    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760    
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620     1,450 1,450
Aluminum trim 0 0     0 0
Tires, run-flat 400          
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720     550 550
Navigation system         1,950 1,950
Luxury Package         0 0
Premium Package         1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package         800 800
Lighting Package         800 800
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Driver Assistance Plus         1,700 1,700
Sunshades, second row         250 250
Semi-automated parking system         500 500
Track Handling Package         2,300  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,200 1,200
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 2,688 2,688    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707    
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507     1,320 1,320
Aluminum trim 0 0     0 0
Tires, run-flat 372          
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670     500 500
Navigation system         1,775 1,775
Luxury Package         0 0
Premium Package         1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package         730 730
Lighting Package         730 730
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Driver Assistance Plus         1,545 1,545
Sunshades, second row         230 230
Semi-automated parking system         455 455
Track Handling Package         2,095  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         1,090 1,090
Options (change) 15,510 11,040 6,330 6,330 14,150 11,850
Options (change) 14,425 10,268 5,887 5,887 12,880 10,785
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $72,205 $80,185 $110,375 $117,525 $57,795 $56,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328d
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,567
Model Year201920192019201920162016
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine329hp V6385hp V6550hp V8577hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$72,205$80,185$110,375$117,525$57,795$56,995
Adjustments for Features-2,825-4,600-5,650-6,300-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,380$75,585$104,725$111,225$57,345$56,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,205$35,345$41,845$350$0

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

Model Year201920192019201920162016
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE400AMG GLE43AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat$150    $150
Trailer sway control$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  
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$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  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$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  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300  
Wood trim  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$9,090$10,865$11,915$12,565$6,715$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$4,600$5,650$6,300$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-603-646-352-369-4190

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

Model Year20192016
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 Weight4,752 lb.3,621 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 GLE400

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%
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 support100No
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 Requested501570%
Total Not Requested217530%

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%
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 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
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 Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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