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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: $51,330

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $20,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,365

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $19,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive30iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,850 $58,200
Base Invoice $35,920 $54,126
Premium Package 3,750  
Sport Activity Package 1,400  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Comfort Seats 700  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Xenon HID headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Rear side airbags 385  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo area partition net 180  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Heating Package   820
Premium II Package   8,650
Cargo tray   160
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Running boards   650
Premium Package 3,415  
Sport Activity Package 1,275  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Comfort Seats 635  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Xenon HID headlights 820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Rear side airbags 350  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Navigation system 1,640  
Cargo area partition net 165  
6-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Heating Package   763
Premium II Package   8,044
Cargo tray   149
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Running boards   604
Options (change) 11,605 13,130
Options (change) 10,570 12,211
Destination 875 875
Total Price $51,330 $72,205
Total Invoice $47,365 $67,212

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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: $14,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,350
Model Year20102009
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive30iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/55-19
Total Price$51,330$72,205
Adjustments for Features0-5,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,330$66,300
Total Invoice$47,365$67,212
Adjustments for Features0-5,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,365$61,715

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102009
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive30iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
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 with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
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-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,965$11,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,497

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102009
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.5,280 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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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 seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202561%
Total Not Requested127539%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Running boards350Yes
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Comfort Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200No
iPod integration100No
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested254046%
Total Not Requested294054%

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