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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: $49,625

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $75,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,721

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $70,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Trim328iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,700 $124,100
Base Invoice $33,025 $115,413
Sport Package 2,050  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 100  
Premium Package 1,900  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Navigation system 2,100  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Proximity key 500  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Roof rails 100  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sport Package 1,856  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 90  
Premium Package 1,730  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Navigation system 1,910  
Steering-linked headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Proximity key 455  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Roof rails 90  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Options (change) 13,050 380
Options (change) 11,821 353
Destination 875 925
Total Price $49,625 $125,405
Total Invoice $45,721 $116,691

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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: $58,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,951
Model Year20102017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Trim328iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17295/40-21
Total Price$49,625$125,405
Adjustments for Features0-17,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,625$108,190
Total Invoice$45,721$116,691
Adjustments for Features0-16,019
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,721$100,672

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

Model Year20102017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Trim328iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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$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 
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
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
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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
Leather door panel trim $250
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
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
Total Value of Features$4,015$21,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,019

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

Model Year20102017
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 Weight3,815 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 328i

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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

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