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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: $36,445

BMW i3   
Difference: $18,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202015
ModelGLEGLEGLEi3
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,250 $61,750 $77,600 $42,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 0 0 0 550
Options (change) 0 0 0 500
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $55,245 $62,745 $78,595 $36,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW i3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,766
Model Year2020202020202015
ModelGLEGLEGLEi3
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine255hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H168hp E
TransmissionT9T9T9A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19275/50-20155/70-19
Total Price$55,245$62,745$78,595$36,445
Adjustments for Features-3,120-4,820-4,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,125$57,925$73,775$36,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,800$21,650$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW i3

Model Year2020202020202015
ModelGLEGLEGLEi3
TrimGLE350GLE450GLE580Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
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 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,495$10,195$10,195$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,120$4,820$4,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-76-610

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLE vs. BMW i3

Model Year20202015
ModelGLEi3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.9 in101.2 in
Length194.3 in157.4 in
Width76.6 in69.9 in
Height70.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.9 ft311.8 ft3

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