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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: $51,075

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $32,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,155

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $30,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142010
Model3-Series3-SeriesGL
Trim328i328dGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $41,450 $42,950 $82,850
Base Invoice $38,315 $39,695 $77,051
Premium Package 2,200 2,200  
Cold Weather Package 950 950  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000  
Heated steering wheel     0
Premium Package 2,000 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 865 865  
Driver Assistance Package 865 865  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910  
Heated steering wheel     0
Options (change) 8,700 8,700 0
Options (change) 7,915 7,915 0
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $51,075 $52,575 $83,725
Total Invoice $47,155 $48,535 $77,926

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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: $27,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,614
Model Year201420142010
Model3-Series3-SeriesGL
Trim328i328dGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D382hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17295/40-21
Total Price$51,075$52,575$83,725
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,975$52,575$78,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0
Total Invoice$47,155$48,535$77,926
Adjustments for Features-920-5,249
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,063$48,535$72,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,472$0

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

Model Year201420142010
Model3-Series3-SeriesGL
Trim328i328dGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$7,390$7,290$12,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-5,249

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

Model Year20142010
Model3-SeriesGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.1 in
Length182.1 in200.6 in
Width71.3 in76.0 in
Height56.5 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,546 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
17.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%

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