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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,350

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $62,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,880

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $58,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
Model3-SeriesG-Class
Trim328iG550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $107,100
Base Invoice $32,750 $99,603
Premium Package 3,350  
Navigation system 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Premium Package 3,050  
Navigation system 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Options (change) 9,125 0
Options (change) 8,305 0
Destination 825 875
Total Price $45,350 $107,975
Total Invoice $41,880 $100,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,675
Model Year20092012
Model3-SeriesG-Class
Trim328iG550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/60-18
Total Price$45,350$107,975
Adjustments for Features0-6,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,350$101,610
Total Invoice$41,880$100,478
Adjustments for Features0-5,923
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,880$94,555

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20092012
Model3-SeriesG-Class
Trim328iG550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Electrically heated windshield $250
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Lockable front differential $150
Lockable rear differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Chrome brush guard $750
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front $40
Tow hook(s), rear $25
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$3,915$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,923

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20092012
Model3-SeriesG-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in112.2 in
Length178.2 in184.5 in
Width71.5 in71.8 in
Height55.8 in76.0 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.5,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft379.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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