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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: $79,195

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $38,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesGL
TrimM3GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $69,900 $116,925
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Executive Package 4,100  
Full Merino Leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Executive Package 3,770  
Full Merino Leather 2,435  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Options (change) 8,300 0
Options (change) 7,630 0
Destination 995 905
Total Price $79,195 $117,830

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,407
Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesGL
TrimM3GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine473hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18295/40-21
Total Price$79,195$117,830
Adjustments for Features0-11,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,195$106,425

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

Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesGL
TrimM3GL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
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
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,725$17,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,613

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

Model Year20212013
Model3-SeriesGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in121.0 in
Length185.7 in201.6 in
Width71.9 in76.4 in
Height56.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.5,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
16.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.993.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested180075%
Total Not Requested60025%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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