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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: $60,395

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $23,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,165

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $22,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328dGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $43,450 $63,000
Base Invoice $40,655 $58,590
Premium Package 2,200  
Navigation system 2,150  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,800
Cold Weather Package 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 800
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 950  
Luxury Line 2,200  
designo Edition   4,800
Premium 1 Package   3,680
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Lighting Package   1,390
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Heated steering wheel   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Special order charge   250
Proximity key   650
Heated second row seats   620
Premium Package 2,000  
Navigation system 1,955  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 865 2,604
Cold Weather Package 865  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 744
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 865  
Luxury Line 2,000  
designo Edition   4,464
Premium 1 Package   3,422
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Lighting Package   1,293
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Heated steering wheel   233
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Special order charge   233
Proximity key   605
Heated second row seats   577
Options (change) 15,950 20,170
Options (change) 14,515 18,761
Destination 995 925
Total Price $60,395 $84,095
Total Invoice $56,165 $78,276

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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: $18,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,945
Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328dGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)31/43 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 980, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18275/55-19
Total Price$60,395$84,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,395$78,545
Total Invoice$56,165$78,276
Adjustments for Features0-5,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,165$73,110

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

Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328dGL350 BlueTEC
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,590$12,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,166

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

Model Year20152014
Model3-SeriesGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.0 in
Length182.1 in201.6 in
Width71.3 in76.4 in
Height56.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,755 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.549.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft393.8 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested160059%
Total Not Requested110041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested181578%
Total Not Requested52522%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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