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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: $50,185

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $23,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLGL
Trim330iM340iGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $55,900 $77,375
Luxury Design 0 0    
Convenience Tier 1,750      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710  
Heated front seats 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 2,100  
Heated second row seats 350 350    
Heated steering wheel 190 190   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Premium II Package     8,600  
Heating Package     810  
Adaptive cruise control     2,200  
Voice control for nav and audio     510  
Proximity key     1,110 1,110
iPod integration     375 375
Luxury Design 0 0    
Convenience Tier 1,610      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 660  
Heated front seats 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,953  
Heated second row seats 320 320    
Heated steering wheel 175 175   0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105    
Premium II Package     7,998  
Heating Package     753  
Adaptive cruise control     2,046  
Voice control for nav and audio     474  
Proximity key     1,032 1,032
iPod integration     349 349
Options (change) 8,440 6,690 16,415 1,485
Options (change) 7,765 6,155 15,265 1,381
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $50,185 $61,685 $73,190 $79,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,477
Model Year2020202020082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLGL
Trim330iM340iGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4382hp I6335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16440, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18265/60-18295/40-21
Total Price$50,185$61,685$73,190$79,735
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,940-7,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,185$61,435$67,250$72,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$5,220

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

Model Year2020202020082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLGL
Trim330iM340iGL450 / GL320GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,715$6,965$12,655$13,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,940$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-29-5,529-6,762

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

Model Year20202008
Model3-SeriesGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in121.1 in
Length185.7 in200.6 in
Width71.9 in76.0 in
Height56.8 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
16.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.983.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested365064%
Total Not Requested204036%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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