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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: $49,895

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $33,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,765

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $31,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201820182018
Model3-SeriesGLSGLSGLS
Trim328iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,200 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $31,465 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Premium Package 3,250      
Sport Package (AWD) 1,200      
Navigation system 2,100      
Sport Package 1,600      
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720    
Heated front seats 500      
HD radio 500      
Sunshades, second row 250 380 380 380
Obstacle detection, rear 350 970    
iPod integration 400      
Satellite radio 595      
Proximity key 500      
Adaptive cruise control 2,400      
Multicontour seats   1,100    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Premium Package 2,960      
Sport Package (AWD) 1,090      
Navigation system 1,910      
Sport Package 1,455      
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670    
Heated front seats 455      
HD radio 450      
Sunshades, second row 230 353 353 353
Obstacle detection, rear 320 902    
iPod integration 365      
Satellite radio 540      
Proximity key 455      
Adaptive cruise control 2,135      
Multicontour seats   1,023    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Options (change) 14,920 12,550 1,470 380
Options (change) 13,525 11,673 1,367 353
Destination 775 995 995 995
Total Price $49,895 $83,095 $97,415 $126,675
Total Invoice $45,765 $77,350 $90,666 $117,877

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,880
Model Year2007201820182018
Model3-SeriesGLSGLSGLS
Trim328iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$49,895$83,095$97,415$126,675
Adjustments for Features0-11,500-13,690-16,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,895$71,595$83,725$110,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,130$38,440
Total Invoice$45,765$77,350$90,666$117,877
Adjustments for Features0-10,705-12,742-15,484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,765$66,645$77,924$102,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,279$35,748

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

Model Year2007201820182018
Model3-SeriesGLSGLSGLS
Trim328iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control $150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Tires, run-flat$150   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,665$15,165$17,355$20,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,500$13,690$16,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,705-12,742-15,484

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

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,463 lb.5,401 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested132554%
Total Not Requested111546%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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