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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: $46,870

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $25,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,025

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $24,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $55,900
Base Invoice $31,740 $51,987
Premium Package 3,350  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 2,200
Proximity key 500 1,110
iPod integration 400 375
Heated front seats 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Premium II Package   8,600
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Premium Package 3,050  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,046
Proximity key 455 1,032
iPod integration 365 349
Heated front seats 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 660
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Premium II Package   7,998
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Options (change) 11,545 15,605
Options (change) 10,460 14,512
Destination 825 875
Total Price $46,870 $72,380
Total Invoice $43,025 $67,374

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,307
Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6335hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
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$46,870$72,380
Adjustments for Features0-8,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,870$63,740
Total Invoice$43,025$67,374
Adjustments for Features0-8,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,025$59,332

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

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,550$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,042

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

Model Year20082008
Model3-SeriesGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in121.1 in
Length178.2 in200.6 in
Width71.5 in76.0 in
Height55.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.5,281 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 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested247587%
Total Not Requested37513%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested324057%
Total Not Requested245043%

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