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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,385

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $9,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,310

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $9,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100 $38,600
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $35,510
Parktronic Package 970 970 970 970      
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720     475
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 420 420 385
Special order charge 250 250 250 250 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 620 620  
Convenience Package     490   490 490  
Cold Weather Package             1,000
Sport Package             2,300
Premium Package             2,800
Xenon HID headlights             800
Obstacle detection, rear             700
HD radio             350
Deep-tinted rear windows             350
Navigation system             1,800
Parktronic Package 902 902 902 902      
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670     430
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 391 391 350
Special order charge 233 233 233 233 233 233  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 577 577  
Convenience Package     456   456 456  
Cold Weather Package             910
Sport Package             2,095
Premium Package             2,550
Xenon HID headlights             730
Obstacle detection, rear             635
HD radio             315
Deep-tinted rear windows             320
Navigation system             1,640
Options (change) 8,180 8,180 7,050 6,560 2,870 2,870 10,960
Options (change) 7,610 7,610 6,559 6,103 2,671 2,671 9,975
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $61,605 $60,205 $72,575 $69,250 $103,745 $110,895 $50,385
Total Invoice $57,360 $56,058 $67,562 $64,184 $96,550 $103,199 $46,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,139
Model Year2016201620162016201620162008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21235/50-18
Total Price$61,605$60,205$72,575$69,250$103,745$110,895$50,385
Adjustments for Features-4,200-2,700-7,540-7,265-9,865-10,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,405$57,505$65,035$61,985$93,880$100,380$50,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$7,630$4,580$36,475$42,975$0
Total Invoice$57,360$56,058$67,562$64,184$96,550$103,199$46,310
Adjustments for Features-3,911-2,514-7,019-6,734-9,181-9,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,449$53,544$60,543$57,450$87,369$93,414$46,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$95$7,094$4,001$33,920$39,965$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year2016201620162016201620162008
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 S3.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual      $150
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0     
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 $75$75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshades, second row  $125 $125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs      $50
Cargo mat      $40
Cargo organizer      $100
Console with shifter      $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100 $100$100$100
Roof rails      $250
Ski sack      $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Skid plate (one)      $50
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100 
Aux input      $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150 
Media drive  $15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75
Chronometer    $100$100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights      $125
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    $100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals    $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,565$8,065$12,905$12,630$15,230$15,880$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$2,700$7,540$7,265$9,865$10,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,911-2,514-7,019-6,734-9,181-9,7850

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162008
ModelGLEX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.1 in
Length189.1 in179.7 in
Width75.8 in73.0 in
Height70.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%

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