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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: $48,345

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $6,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,250 $61,750 $77,600 $42,450 $54,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Heated front seats       500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 700
Convenience Tier       2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505
Heated front seats       460 460
Adaptive dampers - electrical       920 645
Convenience Tier       2,620  
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,900 1,750
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,505 1,610
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $55,245 $62,745 $78,595 $48,345 $57,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,654
Model Year20202020202020182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19275/50-20225/60-18245/50-19
Total Price$55,245$62,745$78,595$48,345$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,700-4,275-5,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,245$61,045$76,895$44,070$51,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,800$21,650$0$7,450

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year20202020202020182018
ModelGLEGLEGLEX3X3
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580xDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Proximity key   $250$250
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$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  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750 
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,815$6,515$6,515$9,090$10,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,700$4,275$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-27-22-4,038-5,209

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW X3

Model Year20202018
ModelGLEX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.9 in112.8 in
Length194.3 in185.9 in
Width76.6 in74.4 in
Height70.7 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.9 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested1507%
Total Not Requested210093%

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