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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,595

BMW i3   
Difference: $19,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,550

BMW i3   
Difference: $18,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEi3
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,200 $67,750 $66,700 $102,550 $109,700 $44,450
Base Invoice $48,546 $63,008 $62,031 $95,372 $102,021 $42,020
Premium 3 Package 9,080 5,010 4,890 2,890 2,890  
Upholstered instrument panel 450          
Special order charge 250          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720     700
designo Package     4,200      
Park Assistant Package           1,000
Tera World           2,600
Technology & Driver Assistance Package           2,350
Sunroof           1,000
Premium 3 Package 8,444 4,659 4,548 2,688 2,688  
Upholstered instrument panel 419          
Special order charge 233          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670     645
designo Package     3,906      
Park Assistant Package           920
Tera World           2,390
Technology & Driver Assistance Package           2,160
Sunroof           920
Options (change) 12,120 7,350 9,810 2,890 2,890 7,650
Options (change) 11,273 6,836 9,124 2,688 2,688 7,035
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,085 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $65,315 $76,095 $73,420 $106,435 $113,585 $45,595
Total Invoice $60,814 $70,839 $68,065 $99,055 $105,704 $42,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,171
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEi3
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6385hp V6329hp V6 PiH550hp V8577hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT7T9T7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14830, 14100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19265/45-20255/50-19265/45-20295/35-21155/70-19
Total Price$65,315$76,095$73,420$106,435$113,585$45,595
Adjustments for Features-5,470-8,845-9,820-10,145-10,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,845$67,250$63,600$96,290$102,790$45,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,405$3,755$36,445$42,945$0
Total Invoice$60,814$70,839$68,065$99,055$105,704$42,550
Adjustments for Features-5,093-8,234-9,104-9,442-10,0460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,721$62,605$58,961$89,613$95,658$42,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,884$3,240$33,892$39,937$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW i3

Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelGLEGLEGLEGLEGLEi3
TrimGLE350AMG GLE43GLE550eAMG GLE63AMG GLE63 SBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
1-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0    $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75$75 
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 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $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$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 $100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heat pump     $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
33 kWh battery pack     $0
7.2 kW onboard charger     $500
9 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
Aux input     $50
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition     $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support     $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support     $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Text dictation     $50
Voice control for external devices     $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Chronometer   $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,595$13,970$14,945$15,270$15,920$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,470$8,845$9,820$10,145$10,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,093-8,234-9,104-9,442-10,0460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW i3

Model Year20182017
ModelGLEi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in101.2 in
Length189.1 in157.4 in
Width75.8 in69.9 in
Height70.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,651 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE350

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested384053%
Total Not Requested335047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested250056%
Total Not Requested200044%

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 seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested250056%
Total Not Requested200044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLE AMG GLE63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Park Assistant Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested144085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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