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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: $55,275

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $11,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,965

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $11,036

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Model Year20172017201720172017201720142014
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,000 $65,650 $67,150 $66,300 $101,690 $108,840 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $48,360 $61,055 $62,450 $61,659 $94,572 $101,221 $36,795 $41,490
Premium 2 Package 6,190 2,120 2,120 2,000        
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290        
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720     550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620   1,620          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 620 620    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 250        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790 790 790 790    
designo Package       4,200        
Driver Assistance Plus             700 700
Driver Assistance Package             950 950
Navigation system             2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package             950 950
Dynamic Handling Package             1,300 1,300
M Sport Package             3,000 3,000
Premium Package             3,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights             900  
Sunshades, second row             250 250
Auto-dimming headlights             250 250
Around view cameras             350 350
Premium 2 Package 5,757 1,972 1,972 1,860        
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200        
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670     500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507   1,507          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 577 577    
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233 233        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735 735 735 735    
designo Package       3,906        
Driver Assistance Plus             635 635
Driver Assistance Package             865 865
Navigation system             1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package             865 865
Dynamic Handling Package             1,185 1,185
M Sport Package             2,730 2,730
Premium Package             2,910 2,000
Xenon HID headlights             820  
Sunshades, second row             230 230
Auto-dimming headlights             230 230
Around view cameras             320 320
Options (change) 13,670 7,980 9,600 12,060 3,600 3,600 14,550 12,650
Options (change) 12,716 7,424 8,931 11,218 3,349 3,349 13,245 11,515
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0
Total Price $66,595 $74,555 $77,675 $75,200 $106,215 $113,365 $55,275 $58,475
Total Invoice $62,001 $69,404 $72,306 $69,717 $98,846 $105,495 $50,965 $53,930

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,942
Model Year20172017201720172017201720142014
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6329hp V6362hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T9T9T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$66,595$74,555$77,675$75,200$106,215$113,365$55,275$58,475
Adjustments for Features-1,175-3,375-4,850-5,475-5,700-6,35000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,420$71,180$72,825$69,725$100,515$107,015$55,275$58,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,760$7,405$4,305$35,095$41,595$0$3,200
Total Invoice$62,001$69,404$72,306$69,717$98,846$105,495$50,965$53,930
Adjustments for Features-1,094-3,142-4,515-5,076-5,305-5,90900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,907$66,262$67,791$64,641$93,541$99,586$50,965$53,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,355$6,884$3,734$32,634$38,679$0$2,965

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172017201720172017201720142014
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE350GLE400AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  $1200$1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300$1300
RWD$0       
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  $100$100
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100$100
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$50
Cargo mat      $40$40
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 $100$100  
Roof rails      $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls      $150$150
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
9 kWh battery pack   $0    
Regenerative braking      $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding      $350$350
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  
Wheel-lip moldings      $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input      $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support      $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support      $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar      $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror      $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers      $50$50
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover     $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75$75$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,165$10,365$11,840$12,465$12,690$13,340$6,990$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$3,375$4,850$5,475$5,700$6,350$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,094-3,142-4,515-5,076-5,305-5,90900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172014
ModelGLEX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in110.6 in
Length189.1 in183.0 in
Width75.8 in74.1 in
Height70.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.4,113 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 in36.8 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 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171538%
Total Not Requested277562%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE400

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested32518%
Total Not Requested147582%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested32518%
Total Not Requested147582%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE550e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested105049%
Total Not Requested110051%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested32518%
Total Not Requested147582%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%

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%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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