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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $50,385 BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| Difference: $23,830 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $46,310 BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| Difference: $22,775 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | X3 | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | 3.0si | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $38,600 | $62,400 | $63,900 | $86,900 | $116,925 |
| Base Invoice | $35,510 | $58,032 | $59,427 | $80,817 | $108,740 |
| Premium Package | 2,800 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,300 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 700 | 970 | 970 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 720 | 720 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 350 | ||||
| HD radio | 350 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,800 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,500 | 3,500 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Premium Package | 2,550 | ||||
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,095 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 635 | 902 | 902 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 670 | 670 | ||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | 320 | ||||
| HD radio | 315 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,640 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,255 | 3,255 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Options (change) | 10,960 | 10,910 | 10,910 | 1,710 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 9,975 | 10,148 | 10,148 | 1,591 | 0 |
| Destination | 825 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 |
| Total Price | $50,385 | $74,215 | $75,715 | $89,515 | $117,830 |
| Total Invoice | $46,310 | $69,085 | $70,480 | $83,313 | $109,645 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,765 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,267 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | X3 | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | 3.0si | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 260hp I6 | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V8 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/50-18 | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $50,385 | $74,215 | $75,715 | $89,515 | $117,830 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -8,065 | -8,065 | -11,080 | -15,305 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $50,385 | $66,150 | $67,650 | $78,435 | $102,525 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $12,285 | $36,375 |
| Total Invoice | $46,310 | $69,085 | $70,480 | $83,313 | $109,645 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -7,508 | -7,507 | -10,312 | -14,242 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $46,310 | $61,577 | $62,973 | $73,001 | $95,403 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $1,396 | $11,424 | $33,826 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | X3 | GL | GL | GL | GL |
| Trim | 3.0si | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $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 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Skid plate (one) | $50 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $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 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $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 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,490 | $12,555 | $12,555 | $15,570 | $19,795 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $8,065 | $8,065 | $11,080 | $15,305 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -7,508 | -7,507 | -10,312 | -14,242 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | X3 | GL |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.1 in | 121.0 in |
| Length | 179.7 in | 201.6 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 76.4 in |
| Height | 66.0 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,013 lb. | 5,402 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.1 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.8 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.2 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.8 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.0 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 30.0 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 71.0 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 25% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| 235/50HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Panoramic sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | Yes |
| Glass roof panel(s) | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1040 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Panoramic sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | Yes |
| Glass roof panel(s) | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 54% |
| Total Not Requested | 1040 | 46% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
| Panoramic sunroof | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Panoramic sunroof | 300 | Yes |
| Glass roof panel(s) | 300 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 50% |
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