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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: $48,000

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $18,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,305

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $17,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,700 $54,900
Base Invoice $33,025 $51,057
Premium Package 1,900 4,500
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 700
Heated front seats 500  
Roof rails 100  
Proximity key 500 1,100
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 3,150
Navigation system 2,100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,375  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   900
Sunroof Package   1,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,650
3.0L V6 Diesel   -2,500
Premium Package 1,730 4,185
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 651
Heated front seats 455  
Roof rails 90  
Proximity key 455 1,023
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 2,930
Navigation system 1,910  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,305  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   837
Sunroof Package   1,395
Leather seating surfaces   1,534
3.0L V6 Diesel   -2,325
Options (change) 11,425 11,000
Options (change) 10,405 10,230
Destination 875 775
Total Price $48,000 $66,675
Total Invoice $44,305 $62,062

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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: $12,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,991
Model Year20102007
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6215hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/36 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17265/60-18
Total Price$48,000$66,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,000$60,480
Total Invoice$44,305$62,062
Adjustments for Features0-5,766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,305$56,296

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

Model Year20102007
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Hill descent control $250
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 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
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
Headlight washers $50
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$4,030$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,766

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

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

Model Year20102007
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 Weight3,947 lb.5,296 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested157581%
Total Not Requested37519%

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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
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, front150Yes
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 Requested184058%
Total Not Requested132542%

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