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

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,010

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $20,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,160

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $20,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive30iGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,400 $61,950
Base Invoice $36,250 $57,614
Premium Package 2,800  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Sport Activity Package 1,400  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Rear side airbags 385  
Heated steering wheel 150 225
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Lighting Package   985
Cargo tray   160
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Heated second row seats   620
Running boards   670
Premium Package 2,550  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Sport Activity Package 1,275  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Obstacle detection, rear 635 744
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Rear side airbags 350  
Heated steering wheel 135 209
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Lighting Package   916
Cargo tray   149
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Heated second row seats   577
Running boards   623
Options (change) 7,785 6,110
Options (change) 7,085 5,683
Destination 825 875
Total Price $48,010 $68,935
Total Invoice $44,160 $64,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,252
Model Year20092011
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive30iGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/55-19
Total Price$48,010$68,935
Adjustments for Features0-2,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,010$65,970
Total Invoice$44,160$64,172
Adjustments for Features0-2,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,160$61,412

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive30iGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,015$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,760

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092011
ModelX3GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in121.1 in
Length179.7 in200.6 in
Width73.0 in76.0 in
Height66.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		30.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft383.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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