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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: $59,045

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $11,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,500

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $10,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $42,450 $54,300
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $40,160 $51,180
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890    
Class III trailer hitch 575 575 575 575 575 550 550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     550 550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760 760    
Tires, run-flat 400            
Aluminum trim 0 0 0       0
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570 570     350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620         1,700
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580 580 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Upholstered instrument panel 450            
Special order charge 250            
designo Package     4,200        
Convenience Tier           2,850  
Executive Tier           3,500  
Premium Tier           3,300 2,950
Luxury Design           350  
Driving Assistance Package           900 900
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000 700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,200 1,200
Apple CarPlay support           300 300
Sunshades, second row           250 250
Temporary spare tire           150 150
Parking Assistance Package             700
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688    
Class III trailer hitch 535 535 535 535 535 505 505
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     505 505
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707 707    
Tires, run-flat 372            
Aluminum trim 0 0 0       0
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530 530     320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507         1,565
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539 539 320 320
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930 930    
Upholstered instrument panel 419            
Special order charge 233            
designo Package     3,906        
Convenience Tier           2,620  
Executive Tier           3,220  
Premium Tier           3,035 2,715
Luxury Design           320  
Driving Assistance Package           830 830
Adaptive dampers - electrical           920 645
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           1,105 1,105
Apple CarPlay support           275 275
Sunshades, second row           230 230
Temporary spare tire           140 140
Parking Assistance Package             645
Options (change) 17,355 12,185 14,645 6,905 6,905 15,600 10,650
Options (change) 16,142 11,333 13,621 6,422 6,422 14,345 9,800
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 0 0
Total Price $70,550 $80,930 $78,255 $110,450 $117,600 $59,045 $65,945
Total Invoice $65,683 $75,336 $72,562 $102,789 $109,438 $55,500 $61,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,663
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$70,550$80,930$78,255$110,450$117,600$59,045$65,945
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-4,000-4,125-4,775-1,575-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,550$77,555$74,255$106,325$112,825$57,470$64,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,005$3,705$35,775$42,275$0$7,350
Total Invoice$65,683$75,336$72,562$102,789$109,438$55,500$61,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,142-3,709-3,839-4,444-1,480-1,057
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,683$72,194$68,853$98,950$104,994$54,020$60,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,511$3,170$33,267$39,311$0$6,898

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SxDrive30iM40i
Body4dr 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     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100$100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire $150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150 $150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100  
Roof rails     $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0    
9 kWh battery pack  $0    
Raised top speed limiter      $0
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding      $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250 
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$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input     $50$50
Gesture control system     $100 
Handwriting recognition     $200$200
S Voice support     $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Voice recorder     $0$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$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350$350
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100   $100
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
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  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals $75$75$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 $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Wood trim   $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      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,515$9,890$10,515$10,640$11,290$8,090$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375$4,000$4,125$4,775$1,575$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,142-3,709-3,839-4,444-1,480-1,057

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelGLEX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.8 in112.8 in
Length189.1 in185.9 in
Width75.8 in74.4 in
Height70.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

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 buckets100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested521573%
Total Not Requested197527%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested337575%
Total Not Requested112525%

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%
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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested337575%
Total Not Requested112525%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested190084%
Total Not Requested35016%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Gesture control system100No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested121556%
Total Not Requested95044%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested121556%
Total Not Requested95044%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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