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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: $57,745

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $67,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,315

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $62,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLS
Trim328d330iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $44,450 $42,950 $124,100
Base Invoice $42,020 $40,625 $115,413
Cold Weather Package 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Driver Assistance Package 950 950  
Premium Package 1,700 1,700  
Luxury Package 0 0  
Lighting Package 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Sunshades, second row 250 250 380
Track Handling Package   2,300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0
Cold Weather Package 735 735  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,565 1,565  
Navigation system 1,775 1,775  
Driver Assistance Package 875 875  
Premium Package 1,565 1,565  
Luxury Package 0 0  
Lighting Package 735 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105  
Semi-automated parking system 460 460  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Sunshades, second row 230 230 353
Track Handling Package   2,115  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0
Options (change) 12,300 14,600 380
Options (change) 11,300 13,415 353
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $57,745 $58,545 $125,405
Total Invoice $54,315 $55,035 $116,691

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,499
Model Year201720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLS
Trim328d330iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4550hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18295/40-21
Total Price$57,745$58,545$125,405
Adjustments for Features0-450-9,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,745$58,095$115,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$54,315$55,035$116,691
Adjustments for Features0-423-8,877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,315$54,612$107,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$297$0

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

Model Year201720172017
Model3-Series3-SeriesGLS
Trim328d330iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start via app  $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo area partition net$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Rear bumper protector  $40
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock  $25
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$6,390$6,840$15,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$9,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-423-8,877

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

Model Year20172017
Model3-SeriesGLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.1 in
Length182.0 in202.0 in
Width71.3 in76.1 in
Height56.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,791 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
17.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.549.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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