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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: $43,195

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $12,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202015201520152015
ModelGLEGLEGLEX3X3X3X3
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,250 $61,750 $77,600 $38,500 $40,500 $42,000 $45,500
Dynamic Handling Package       1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500
Panoramic sunroof       1,350 1,350 1,350  
Dynamic Handling Package       1,185 1,275 1,275 1,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500 500 500
Heated front seats       455 455 455 455
Panoramic sunroof       1,230 1,230 1,230  
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,700 3,800 3,800 2,450
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,370 3,460 3,460 2,230
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $55,245 $62,745 $78,595 $43,195 $45,295 $46,795 $48,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,505
Model Year2020202020202015201520152015
ModelGLEGLEGLEX3X3X3X3
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19275/50-20245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$55,245$62,745$78,595$43,195$45,295$46,795$48,945
Adjustments for Features-500-2,200-2,2000-2,050-2,050-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,745$60,545$76,395$43,195$43,245$44,745$46,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,800$21,650$0$50$1,550$3,050

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year2020202020202015201520152015
ModelGLEGLEGLEX3X3X3X3
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0  $0   
AWD $1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
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$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    
Hill descent control$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$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$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150    
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250$250
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40    
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225    
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100    
Total Value of Features$5,640$7,340$7,340$5,140$7,190$7,190$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$2,200$2,200$0$2,050$2,050$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-35-280-1,919-1,918-2,525

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year20202015
ModelGLEX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in110.6 in
Length194.3 in183.8 in
Width76.6 in74.1 in
Height70.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.9 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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