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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,545

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $71,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,630

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $67,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelX3X3G-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iG550AMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $119,900 $139,900 $217,900
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $111,507 $130,107 $202,647
Sport Activity Package 1,550 1,750      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Heated second row seats 450 450      
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Premium Package 3,450        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750      
App support 250 250      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Rearview camera 400 400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450      
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,400    
Sport Activity Package 1,410 1,595      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Heated second row seats 410 410      
Cold Weather Package 635 635      
Premium Package 3,140        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685      
App support 230 230      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Rearview camera 365 365      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320      
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,302    
Options (change) 12,550 9,850 1,400 0 0
Options (change) 11,425 8,970 1,302 0 0
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Total Price $50,545 $53,445 $122,225 $140,825 $218,825
Total Invoice $46,630 $49,330 $113,734 $131,032 $203,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,850
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelX3X3G-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iG550AMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12450, 13450, 13450, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19275/55-19275/50-20295/40-21
Total Price$50,545$53,445$122,225$140,825$218,825
Adjustments for Features-7650-5,330-5,605-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,780$53,445$116,895$135,220$213,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$0$18,325$96,975
Total Invoice$46,630$49,330$113,734$131,032$203,572
Adjustments for Features-7060-4,960-5,215-4,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,924$49,330$108,774$125,817$198,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,406$0$17,043$90,188

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelX3X3G-ClassG-ClassG-Class
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iG550AMG G63AMG G65
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700   
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Front side airbags$350$350   
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Hill descent control$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo mat$40    
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Electrically heated windshield  $250$250$250
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150
Lockable front differential  $150$150$150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Brush guard  $500$500 
External spare tire shell  $100$100$100
Externally-mounted spare  $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Running boards  $350$350$350
Skid plates  $150$150$150
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40$40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,165$8,400$13,730$14,005$13,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$765$0$5,330$5,605$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments-7060-4,960-5,215-4,610

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Model Year20122016
ModelX3G-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in112.2 in
Length183.0 in187.6 in
Width74.1 in71.8 in
Height65.4 in76.9 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.5,821 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft340.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Special exterior trim0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested99098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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