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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: $62,945

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $24,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,215

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $21,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192012
ModelX3GL
TrimM40iGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,650 $85,300
Base Invoice $51,505 $79,329
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Heated second row seats 350  
Premium Tier 2,950  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Class IV trailer hitch   550
Heated steering wheel   225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Heated second row seats 320  
Premium Tier 2,715  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Class III trailer hitch 505  
Class IV trailer hitch   512
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 7,300 775
Options (change) 6,715 721
Destination 995 875
Total Price $62,945 $86,950
Total Invoice $59,215 $80,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,299
Model Year20192012
ModelX3GL
TrimM40iGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp I6382hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19295/40-21
Total Price$62,945$86,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,945$84,360
Total Invoice$59,215$80,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,215$78,514

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20192012
ModelX3GL
TrimM40iGL550
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
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
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
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 
Surround sound $250
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
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,490$12,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,411

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20192012
ModelX3GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in121.1 in
Length185.9 in200.6 in
Width74.4 in76.0 in
Height66.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.5,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
28.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
28.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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