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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,615

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $23,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,750

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $22,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062007
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim325iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $54,900
Base Invoice $31,665 $51,057
Premium Package 2,900 4,500
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 700
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500 1,100
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 3,150
Satellite radio 595  
Navigation system 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Lighting Package   900
Sunroof Package   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,650
Premium Package 2,640 4,185
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 651
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455 1,023
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,930
Satellite radio 540  
Navigation system 1,820  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Lighting Package   837
Sunroof Package   1,395
Leather seating surfaces   1,534
Options (change) 10,320 13,500
Options (change) 9,390 12,555
Destination 695 775
Total Price $45,615 $69,175
Total Invoice $41,750 $64,387

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,345
Model Year20062007
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim325iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6335hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16265/60-18
Total Price$45,615$69,175
Adjustments for Features0-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,615$63,490
Total Invoice$41,750$64,387
Adjustments for Features0-5,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,750$59,095

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062007
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim325iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
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
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote $200
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,640$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,292

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062007
Model3-SeriesGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in121.1 in
Length178.2 in200.3 in
Width71.5 in75.6 in
Height55.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.5,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested250087%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested169053%
Total Not Requested147547%

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