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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: $59,045

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $22,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,520

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $20,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive28dGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,750 $63,000
Base Invoice $40,440 $58,590
Navigation system 1,950  
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
M Sport Package 2,400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,620
Driver Assistance Package 950 2,800
Premium Package 1,750  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300  
Steering-linked headlights 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 720
Heated front seats 500  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Around view cameras 750  
Multicontour seats   1,100
Premium 1 Package   3,680
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Lighting Package   1,390
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800
Special order charge   250
Proximity key   650
Navigation system 1,795  
Text dictation 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750  
M Sport Package 2,210  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,507
Driver Assistance Package 875 2,604
Premium Package 1,610  
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195  
Steering-linked headlights 830  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 670
Heated front seats 460  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Semi-automated parking system 460  
Around view cameras 690  
Multicontour seats   1,023
Premium 1 Package   3,422
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Lighting Package   1,293
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744
Special order charge   233
Proximity key   605
Options (change) 15,300 17,220
Options (change) 14,085 16,017
Destination 995 925
Total Price $59,045 $81,145
Total Invoice $55,520 $75,532

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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: $17,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,288
Model Year20172014
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive28dGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine180hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19275/55-19
Total Price$59,045$81,145
Adjustments for Features0-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,045$76,070
Total Invoice$55,520$75,532
Adjustments for Features0-4,724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,520$70,808

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172014
ModelX3GL
TrimxDrive28dGL350 BlueTEC
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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,890$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,724

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20172014
ModelX3GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.0 in
Length183.8 in201.6 in
Width74.1 in76.4 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.5,467 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 Legroom36.5 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 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
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
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 drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181578%
Total Not Requested52522%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

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