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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,105

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $30,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,205

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $29,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelX3GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $33,670 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Premium Package 1,800      
Sport Package 1,800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 970    
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720    
Deep-tinted rear windows 350      
Heated front seats 500      
Rear side airbags 385      
Navigation system 1,800      
Multicontour seats   1,100    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Premium Package 1,640      
Sport Package 1,640      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 902    
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670    
Deep-tinted rear windows 320      
Heated front seats 455      
Rear side airbags 350      
Navigation system 1,640      
Multicontour seats   1,023    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Options (change) 8,610 6,890 1,090 0
Options (change) 7,840 6,409 1,014 0
Destination 695 925 925 925
Total Price $46,105 $76,515 $95,865 $125,025
Total Invoice $42,205 $71,225 $89,220 $116,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,006
Model Year2006201720172017
ModelX3GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$46,105$76,515$95,865$125,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,535-12,815-15,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,105$68,980$83,050$109,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,070$40,280
Total Invoice$42,205$71,225$89,220$116,338
Adjustments for Features0-7,014-11,927-14,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,205$64,211$77,293$101,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,082$37,457

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2006201720172017
ModelX3GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Power door closers  $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
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
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo organizer$100   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50   
Wheel-lip moldings$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,140$12,675$17,955$20,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,535$12,815$15,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,014-11,927-14,670

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20062017
ModelX3GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in121.1 in
Length179.7 in202.0 in
Width73.0 in76.1 in
Height66.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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
30.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.049.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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