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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: $57,775

BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3   
Difference: $20,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelGLE3-Series
TrimGLE580ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,600 $49,650
Driver Assistance Plus   700
Navigation system   2,150
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Rearview camera   400
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000
Driver Assistance Plus   635
Navigation system   1,955
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Rearview camera   365
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910
Options (change) 0 7,200
Options (change) 0 6,550
Destination 995 925
Total Price $78,595 $57,775

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE580
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,350
Model Year20202013
ModelGLE3-Series
TrimGLE580ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine483hp V8 H335hp I6 H
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20225/45-18
Total Price$78,595$57,775
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,795$57,775

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

Model Year20202013
ModelGLE3-Series
TrimGLE580ActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Media drive $15
Navigation system $600
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,140$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-100

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

Model Year20202013
ModelGLE3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.9 in110.6 in
Length194.3 in182.5 in
Width76.6 in71.3 in
Height70.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,280 lb.3,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.9 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested27527%
Total Not Requested74073%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

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