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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: $49,485

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $27,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLGL
Trim330iM340iGL450 / GL350GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $61,950 $84,450
Convenience Tier 1,750      
Luxury Design 0 0    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720  
Heated front seats 500 500    
Heated steering wheel 190 190 225 225
Blind spot warning system 500 500 600  
Heated second row seats 350 350 620  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,930  
Premium 2 Package     6,330  
Lighting Package     985  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450  
Convenience Tier 1,610      
Luxury Design 0 0    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 670  
Heated front seats 460 460    
Heated steering wheel 175 175 209 209
Blind spot warning system 460 460 558  
Heated second row seats 320 320 577  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,795  
Premium 2 Package     5,887  
Lighting Package     916  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349  
Options (change) 7,740 5,990 13,660 225
Options (change) 7,120 5,510 12,705 209
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $49,485 $60,985 $76,485 $85,550

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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: $20,235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,419
Model Year2020202020112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLGL
Trim330iM340iGL450 / GL350GL550
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, 16610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$49,485$60,985$76,485$85,550
Adjustments for Features0-250-6,765-8,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,485$60,735$69,720$76,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0$7,100

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

Model Year2020202020112011
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLGL
Trim330iM340iGL450 / GL350GL550
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 
AC power outlet  $100$100
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Hill descent control  $250$250
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 cover  $75$75
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic 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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
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, 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
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$5,300$5,550$12,065$14,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$6,765$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-27-6,297-8,125

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

Model Year20202011
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.5,347 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

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%
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 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 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 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
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested229066%
Total Not Requested117534%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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