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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: $53,785

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $31,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,700

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $28,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
Model3-Series3-SeriesGL
Trim328d330iGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $44,450 $84,450
Base Invoice $43,415 $42,020 $78,539
Convenience Tier 850 850  
Luxury Design 0 0  
Navigation system 1,700 1,700  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 225
Blind spot warning system 500 500  
Heated second row seats 350 350  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Track Handling Package   2,300  
Convenience Tier 780 780  
Luxury Design 0 0  
Navigation system 1,565 1,565  
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 209
Blind spot warning system 460 460  
Heated second row seats 320 320  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Track Handling Package   2,115  
Options (change) 6,840 9,140 225
Options (change) 6,290 8,405 209
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $53,785 $54,585 $85,550
Total Invoice $50,700 $51,420 $79,623

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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: $26,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,813
Model Year201820182011
Model3-Series3-SeriesGL
Trim328d330iGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4382hp 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)225/50-17225/45-18295/40-21
Total Price$53,785$54,585$85,550
Adjustments for Features0-450-5,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,785$54,135$80,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$50,700$51,420$79,623
Adjustments for Features0-424-5,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,700$50,996$74,513
Cost Above Minimum$0$296$0

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

Model Year201820182011
Model3-Series3-SeriesGL
Trim328d330iGL550
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
High performance brake pads (optional) $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  
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 
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
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
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Surround sound  $250
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
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$8,240$8,690$13,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-424-5,110

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

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,663 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 328d

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

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