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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: $80,575

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $6,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201820182018
Model3-SeriesGLSGLSGLS
TrimM3GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,900 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
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 1,080 160 160 160
Blind spot warning system 500      
Apple CarPlay support 300      
Lighting Package   1,390    
Multicontour seats   1,100    
designo Edition   4,900 4,200  
Parking Assist Package   1,290    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800    
Special order charge   250    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450    
Heated steering wheel   250 250  
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Black exterior trim (optional)     300 300
Painted brake calipers (optional)       0
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 995 149 149 149
Blind spot warning system 460      
Apple CarPlay support 275      
Lighting Package   1,293    
Multicontour seats   1,023    
designo Edition   4,557 3,906  
Parking Assist Package   1,200    
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744    
Special order charge   233    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349    
Heated steering wheel   233 233  
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Black exterior trim (optional)     279 279
Painted brake calipers (optional)       0
Options (change) 9,680 16,760 5,530 460
Options (change) 8,900 15,590 5,144 428
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $80,575 $87,305 $101,475 $126,755

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,679
Model Year2021201820182018
Model3-SeriesGLSGLSGLS
TrimM3GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine473hp I6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 1680, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$80,575$87,305$101,475$126,755
Adjustments for Features0-8,265-9,655-11,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,575$79,040$91,820$114,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,780$35,810

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

Model Year2021201820182018
Model3-SeriesGLSGLSGLS
TrimM3GLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention   $150
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Handwriting recognition$200   
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,275$13,540$14,930$17,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,265$9,655$11,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,693-8,986-11,078

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

Model Year20212018
Model3-SeriesGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in121.1 in
Length185.7 in202.0 in
Width71.9 in76.1 in
Height56.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
16.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.993.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested185077%
Total Not Requested55023%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested199082%
Total Not Requested45018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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