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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: $49,600

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $35,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,765

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $33,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGL
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,850 $43,150 $49,650 $84,450
Base Invoice $34,080 $39,880 $45,860 $78,539
Premium Package 3,100 2,200 2,200  
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Steering-linked headlights 900      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 875 875 875  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Rearview camera 400 400 400  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Sport Line   1,950 1,950  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500  
DUPL Voice texting capability     0  
Heated steering wheel       225
Premium Package 2,820 2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Steering-linked headlights 820      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers 795 795 795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Rearview camera 365 365 365  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910  
Sport Line   1,775 1,775  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475  
DUPL Voice texting capability     0  
Heated steering wheel       209
Options (change) 11,825 12,475 12,475 225
Options (change) 10,760 11,370 11,370 209
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $49,600 $56,550 $63,050 $85,550
Total Invoice $45,765 $52,175 $58,155 $79,623

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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: $26,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,849
Model Year2013201320132011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGL
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H382hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18295/40-21
Total Price$49,600$56,550$63,050$85,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-1,700-9,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,600$54,925$61,350$75,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,325$11,750$0
Total Invoice$45,765$52,175$58,155$79,623
Adjustments for Features0-1,499-1,568-9,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,765$50,676$56,587$70,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,911$10,822$0

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

Model Year2013201320132011
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesGL
Trim328i335iActiveHybrid 3GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DUPL Voice texting capability  $50 
iPod integration   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear   $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,100$4,725$4,800$12,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$1,700$9,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,499-1,568-9,009

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

Model Year20132011
Model3-SeriesGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.1 in
Length182.5 in200.6 in
Width71.3 in76.0 in
Height56.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,361 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
13.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.083.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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