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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: $53,295

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $26,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,130

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $25,007

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelX3X3GLGLGLGL
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450
Base Invoice $34,310 $39,465 $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089
Dynamic Handling Package 1,400 1,400        
Technology Package 3,200 3,200        
Premium Package 3,450 3,450        
Heated second row seats 450 450 620 620 620  
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Convenience Package 1,700          
M Sport Package 3,000          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350        
App support 250 250        
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720    
Sport Activity Package   1,750        
Multicontour seats     1,100 1,100    
Parking Assist Package     1,290 1,290    
Premium 1 Package     4,410 4,410    
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450 1,450    
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620    
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800 800    
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380
Dynamic Handling Package 1,275 1,275        
Technology Package 2,910 2,910        
Premium Package 3,140 3,140        
Heated second row seats 410 410 577 577 577  
Cold Weather Package 635 635        
Convenience Package 1,545          
M Sport Package 2,730          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320        
App support 230 230        
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670 670    
Sport Activity Package   1,595        
Multicontour seats     1,023 1,023    
Parking Assist Package     1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package     4,101 4,101    
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293    
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349 1,349    
Heated steering wheel     233 233 233  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507    
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744 744    
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353 353
Options (change) 15,300 12,350 15,120 15,120 2,340 380
Options (change) 13,925 11,245 14,064 14,064 2,177 353
Destination 895 895 925 925 925 925
Total Price $53,295 $55,945 $79,645 $81,245 $93,215 $120,755
Total Invoice $49,130 $51,605 $74,137 $75,625 $86,756 $112,367

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,189
Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelX3X3GLGLGLGL
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 1280, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$53,295$55,945$79,645$81,245$93,215$120,755
Adjustments for Features-1000-5,275-5,425-7,140-11,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,195$55,945$74,370$75,820$86,075$109,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$0$1,450$11,705$35,270
Total Invoice$49,130$51,605$74,137$75,625$86,756$112,367
Adjustments for Features-920-4,910-5,050-6,645-10,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,038$51,605$69,227$70,575$80,111$102,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,567$0$1,348$10,884$32,797

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201220122015201520152015
ModelX3X3GLGLGLGL
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$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$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers    $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125$125
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$6,340$6,240$11,515$11,665$13,380$17,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$5,275$5,425$7,140$11,115
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-4,910-5,050-6,645-10,343

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20122015
ModelX3GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.0 in
Length183.0 in201.6 in
Width74.1 in76.4 in
Height65.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 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
27.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.649.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested232592%
Total Not Requested1908%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191574%
Total Not Requested67526%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191574%
Total Not Requested67526%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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