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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: $49,795

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $5,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020172017
ModelGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,250 $61,750 $77,600 $44,450 $42,950
Luxury Package       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450
Premium Package       1,700 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700 700
Heated front seats       500 500
Track Handling Package         2,300
Luxury Package       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335
Premium Package       1,565 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645 645
Heated front seats       460 460
Track Handling Package         2,115
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,350 6,650
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,005 6,120
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $55,245 $62,745 $78,595 $49,795 $50,595

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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 GLE450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,794
Model Year20202020202020172017
ModelGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine255hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19275/50-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$55,245$62,745$78,595$49,795$50,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,700-3,450-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,245$61,045$76,895$46,345$46,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,800$21,650$0$350

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

Model Year20202020202020172017
ModelGLEGLEGLE3-Series3-Series
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$5,540$7,240$7,240$8,990$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,700$3,450$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-27-22-3,258-3,680

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

Model Year20202017
ModelGLE3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.9 in110.6 in
Length194.3 in182.0 in
Width76.6 in71.3 in
Height70.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.9 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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 headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested175092%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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 headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested175092%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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