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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: $61,245

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $5,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,545

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $4,232

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3
TrimGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,100 $64,600 $65,850 $99,950 $107,100 $42,750
Base Invoice $47,523 $60,078 $61,241 $92,954 $99,603 $40,440
Premium 1 Package 3,830          
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390      
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     700
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620         1,450
AWD 2,500          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790 790 790  
Convenience Package   490   490 490  
Parktronic Package   970 970      
Sunshades, second row     380     250
Driver Assistance Package           950
M Sport Package           2,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,900
Navigation system           1,950
Text dictation           0
Premium Package           1,750
LED headlights           1,900
Steering-linked headlights           900
Dynamic Handling Package           1,300
Apple CarPlay support           300
Semi-automated parking system           500
Heated front seats           500
Around view cameras           750
Premium 1 Package 3,562          
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293      
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     645
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507         1,335
AWD 2,325          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735 735 735  
Convenience Package   456   456 456  
Parktronic Package   902 902      
Sunshades, second row     353     230
Driver Assistance Package           875
M Sport Package           2,210
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,750
Navigation system           1,795
Text dictation           0
Premium Package           1,610
LED headlights           1,750
Steering-linked headlights           830
Dynamic Handling Package           1,195
Apple CarPlay support           275
Semi-automated parking system           460
Heated front seats           460
Around view cameras           690
Options (change) 14,330 7,840 7,730 3,470 3,470 17,500
Options (change) 13,329 7,293 7,190 3,228 3,228 16,110
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0
Total Price $66,355 $73,365 $70,420 $104,345 $111,495 $61,245
Total Invoice $61,777 $68,296 $65,271 $97,107 $103,756 $57,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,843
Model Year201620162016201620162017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3
TrimGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6329hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG22/29 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21245/45-19
Total Price$66,355$73,365$70,420$104,345$111,495$61,245
Adjustments for Features0-950-800-3,575-4,225-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,355$72,415$69,620$100,770$107,270$60,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,060$3,265$34,415$40,915$0
Total Invoice$61,777$68,296$65,271$97,107$103,756$57,545
Adjustments for Features0-884-742-3,327-3,932-611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,777$67,412$64,529$93,780$99,824$56,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,635$2,752$32,003$38,047$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year201620162016201620162017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3
TrimGLE350GLE400GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75 $75$75 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera     $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50
Cargo mat     $40
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100 $100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls     $150
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Regenerative braking     $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Body kit $0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding     $350
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 
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
Aux input     $50
Handwriting recognition     $200
S Voice support     $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$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 
Text dictation     $50
Voice control for external devices     $0
Voice recorder     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting$150    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,190$8,140$7,990$10,765$11,415$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$800$3,575$4,225$650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-884-742-3,327-3,932-611

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162017
ModelGLEX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in183.8 in
Width75.8 in74.1 in
Height70.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,742 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested184084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
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 Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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