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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,865

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $79,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,980

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $74,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Trim325iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,600 $124,100
Base Invoice $31,665 $115,413
Premium Package 2,900  
Navigation system 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Heated front seats 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Satellite radio 595  
Proximity key 500  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Premium Package 2,640  
Navigation system 1,820  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Heated front seats 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Satellite radio 540  
Proximity key 455  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Options (change) 10,570 380
Options (change) 9,620 353
Destination 695 925
Total Price $45,865 $125,405
Total Invoice $41,980 $116,691

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,367
Model Year20062017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Trim325iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16295/40-21
Total Price$45,865$125,405
Adjustments for Features0-15,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,865$109,990
Total Invoice$41,980$116,691
Adjustments for Features0-14,344
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,980$102,347

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

Model Year20062017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Trim325iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
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
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,990$20,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14,344

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

Model Year20062017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in121.1 in
Length178.2 in202.0 in
Width71.5 in76.1 in
Height55.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
24.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
24.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested280097%
Total Not Requested753%

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