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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: $54,485

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $16,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,345

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $14,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $55,900
Base Invoice $43,415 $51,987
Luxury Design 0  
Convenience Tier 850  
Navigation system 1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Heated front seats 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 2,100
Heated second row seats 350  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Premium II Package   8,600
Heating Package   810
3.0L V6 Diesel   -2,500
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Proximity key   1,110
iPod integration   375
Luxury Design 0  
Convenience Tier 780  
Navigation system 1,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 660
Heated front seats 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,953
Heated second row seats 320  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Premium II Package   7,998
Heating Package   753
3.0L V6 Diesel   -2,325
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Proximity key   1,032
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 7,540 13,915
Options (change) 6,935 12,940
Destination 995 875
Total Price $54,485 $70,690
Total Invoice $51,345 $65,802

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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: $13,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,944
Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesGL
Trim328dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17265/60-18
Total Price$54,485$70,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,485$67,990
Total Invoice$51,345$65,802
Adjustments for Features0-2,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,345$63,289

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

Model Year20182008
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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 
Forward collision warning$200 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,965$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,513

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

Model Year20182008
Model3-SeriesGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.1 in
Length182.0 in200.6 in
Width71.3 in76.0 in
Height56.3 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,856 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

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

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?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested344060%
Total Not Requested225040%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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