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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: $56,295

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $13,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,430

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $11,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152009
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $43,450 $58,200
Base Invoice $40,655 $54,126
Premium Package 2,200  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 750
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 950  
Luxury Line 2,200  
Premium II Package   8,650
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Heating Package   820
Premium Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Package 865  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 698
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 865  
Luxury Line 2,000  
Premium II Package   8,044
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Heating Package   763
Options (change) 11,850 12,070
Options (change) 10,780 11,226
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $56,295 $69,345
Total Invoice $52,430 $64,427

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,056
Model Year20152009
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18275/50-20
Total Price$56,295$69,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,295$66,180
Total Invoice$52,430$64,427
Adjustments for Features0-2,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,430$61,486

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

Model Year20152009
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,250$11,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,941

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

Model Year20152009
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 Weight3,755 lb.5,313 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 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested333061%
Total Not Requested215039%
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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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