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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $80,275 BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| Difference: $4,715 | |||
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| Model Year | 2021 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | GL | GL |
| Trim | M3 | GL450 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $69,900 | $66,200 | $122,100 |
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | ||
| Executive Package | 4,100 | ||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,650 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 720 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,080 | 160 | 160 |
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 1,100 | ||
| designo Edition | 4,800 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 875 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,410 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 800 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | ||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | ||
| Executive Package | 3,770 | ||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,435 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 505 | 670 | |
| Sunroof | 0 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 995 | 149 | 149 |
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | ||
| Multicontour seats | 1,023 | ||
| designo Edition | 4,464 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 814 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,101 | ||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 744 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,380 | 17,865 | 160 |
| Options (change) | 8,625 | 16,617 | 149 |
| Destination | 995 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $80,275 | $84,990 | $123,185 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,625 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,656 | |||
| Model Year | 2021 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | GL | GL |
| Trim | M3 | GL450 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 473hp I6 | 362hp V6 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 16 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/40-18 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $80,275 | $84,990 | $123,185 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,340 | -11,330 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $80,275 | $77,650 | $111,855 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $34,205 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2021 | 2016 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | GL | GL |
| Trim | M3 | GL450 | AMG GL63 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | ||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | ||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Active rear differential | $500 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |
| Transmission | |||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,275 | $13,615 | $17,605 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $7,340 | $11,330 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -6,832 | -10,457 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2021 | 2016 |
| Model | 3-Series | GL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 185.7 in | 201.6 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 76.4 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,590 lb. | 5,372 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.6 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.6 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.6 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.9 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 16.9 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.9 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 21% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Lane departure warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 31% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2065 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 575 | 22% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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