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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,605

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $3,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,290

Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350   
Difference: $3,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEZ4Z4
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $52,500 $51,100 $64,600 $99,950 $107,100 $55,150 $64,200
Base Invoice $48,825 $47,523 $60,078 $92,954 $99,603 $50,920 $59,245
Premium 1 Package 3,830 3,830          
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390        
Parktronic Package 970 970 970        
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620          
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250        
Upholstered instrument panel 450 450          
Special order charge 250 250          
Convenience Package     490 490 490    
Obstacle detection, rear           750 750
Premium Package           1,100 1,100
Sport Package           2,300  
Navigation system           2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package           850 850
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           1,350 1,350
Satellite radio - one year subscription           350 350
Proximity key           500 500
Auto-dimming headlights           250 250
App support           250 250
Premium 1 Package 3,562 3,562          
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293        
Parktronic Package 902 902 902        
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507          
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233        
Upholstered instrument panel 419 419          
Special order charge 233 233          
Convenience Package     456 456 456    
Obstacle detection, rear           685 685
Premium Package           1,000 1,000
Sport Package           2,095  
Navigation system           1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package           775 775
Upholstered instrument panel, leather           1,230 1,230
Satellite radio - one year subscription           320 320
Proximity key           455 455
Auto-dimming headlights           230 230
App support           230 230
Options (change) 10,580 10,580 4,920 1,590 1,590 10,400 8,100
Options (change) 9,842 9,842 4,577 1,479 1,479 9,475 7,380
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $64,005 $62,605 $70,445 $102,465 $109,615 $66,445 $73,195
Total Invoice $59,592 $58,290 $65,580 $95,358 $102,007 $61,290 $67,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,462
Model Year2016201620162016201620122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEZ4Z4
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine201hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6550hp V8577hp V8300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14830, 14?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19265/45-20265/45-20295/35-21225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$64,005$62,605$70,445$102,465$109,615$66,445$73,195
Adjustments for Features-1,895-395-2,745-5,570-6,2200-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,110$62,210$67,700$96,895$103,395$66,445$71,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$5,590$34,785$41,285$0$5,500
Total Invoice$59,592$58,290$65,580$95,358$102,007$61,290$67,520
Adjustments for Features-1,764-368-2,555-5,184-5,7880-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,828$57,922$63,025$90,174$96,219$61,290$66,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$94$5,197$32,346$38,391$0$5,077

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2016201620162016201620122012
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEZ4Z4
TrimGLE300dGLE350GLE400AMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SsDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual     $150 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700  
RWD $0   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125  
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  
Around view cameras   $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
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  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Roll bar     $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat     $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net     $40$40
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0    
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Power retractable hardtop     $6750$6750
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input     $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information     $25$25
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers     $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75  
No leather in second row     $-300$-300
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$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$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  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,605$12,105$14,455$17,280$17,930$11,710$12,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$395$2,745$5,570$6,220$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,764-368-2,555-5,184-5,7880-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20162012
ModelGLEZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase114.8 in98.3 in
Length189.1 in166.9 in
Width75.8 in70.5 in
Height70.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE300d

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119054%
Total Not Requested100046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 GLE350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested119054%
Total Not Requested100046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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 row125No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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 Z4 sDrive35i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested82592%
Total Not Requested758%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30077%
Total Not Requested9023%

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