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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: $51,945

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $20,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,985

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $17,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive28dGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,750 $62,570
Base Invoice $40,440 $58,190
Premium Package 1,750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,930
Driver Assistance Package 950  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Heated front seats 500  
Lighting Package   985
Premium 1 Package   4,280
Obstacle detection, rear   800
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Proximity key   1,140
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Premium Package 1,610  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,795
Driver Assistance Package 875  
Steering-linked headlights 830  
Navigation system 1,795  
Text dictation 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670
Heated front seats 460  
Lighting Package   916
Premium 1 Package   3,980
Obstacle detection, rear   744
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Proximity key   1,060
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Options (change) 8,200 10,305
Options (change) 7,550 9,584
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $51,945 $71,950
Total Invoice $48,985 $66,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,891
Model Year20172012
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive28dGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18275/50-20
Total Price$51,945$71,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,945$68,750
Total Invoice$48,985$66,849
Adjustments for Features0-2,973
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,985$63,876

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172012
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive28dGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app$25 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,565$10,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,973

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172012
ModelX3GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.1 in
Length183.8 in200.6 in
Width74.1 in76.0 in
Height66.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.5,512 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
27.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested40019%
Total Not Requested170081%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested214082%
Total Not Requested47518%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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