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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: $47,770

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $23,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,135

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $21,837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328iGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $60,950
Base Invoice $32,750 $56,684
Obstacle detection, rear 750 790
Navigation system 2,100  
Premium Package 3,350  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325  
Proximity key 500  
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,900
Premium 2 Package   5,950
Lighting Package   970
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,430
Heated steering wheel   220
Obstacle detection, rear 685 735
Navigation system 1,910  
Premium Package 3,050  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,260  
Proximity key 455  
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Leather seating surfaces   1,767
Premium 2 Package   5,534
Lighting Package   902
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,330
Heated steering wheel   205
Options (change) 11,545 10,980
Options (change) 10,560 10,213
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $47,770 $71,005
Total Invoice $44,135 $65,972

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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: $15,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,962
Model Year20092010
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328iGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6210hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16275/50-20
Total Price$47,770$71,005
Adjustments for Features0-7,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,770$63,605
Total Invoice$44,135$65,972
Adjustments for Features0-6,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,135$59,097

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

Model Year20092010
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328iGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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$4,290$11,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,875

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

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,947 lb.5,423 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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 Requested262592%
Total Not Requested2258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested184057%
Total Not Requested137543%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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