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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: $51,260

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $25,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,120

BMW X3 xDrive30i   
Difference: $24,682

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelX3GLSGLSGLS
TrimxDrive30iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,400 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $36,250 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Premium Package 2,800      
Cold Weather Package 1,000      
Sport Package 2,300      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 970    
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720    
Rear side airbags 385      
Deep-tinted rear windows 350      
HD radio 350      
Navigation system 1,800      
Multicontour seats   1,100    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620    
Premium Package 2,550      
Cold Weather Package 910      
Sport Package 2,095      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 902    
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670    
Rear side airbags 350      
Deep-tinted rear windows 320      
HD radio 315      
Navigation system 1,640      
Multicontour seats   1,023    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507    
Options (change) 11,035 7,510 1,710 0
Options (change) 10,045 6,986 1,591 0
Destination 825 925 925 925
Total Price $51,260 $77,135 $96,485 $125,025
Total Invoice $47,120 $71,802 $89,797 $116,338

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,957
Model Year2009201720172017
ModelX3GLSGLSGLS
TrimxDrive30iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp 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$51,260$77,135$96,485$125,025
Adjustments for Features0-7,225-12,255-15,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,260$69,910$84,230$109,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,320$39,210
Total Invoice$47,120$71,802$89,797$116,338
Adjustments for Features0-6,725-11,406-14,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,120$65,077$78,391$101,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,314$36,461

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2009201720172017
ModelX3GLSGLSGLS
TrimxDrive30iGLS450GLS550AMG 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack$50   
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
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
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
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
SD Card slot $25$25$25
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
USB port $25$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 headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats $75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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$5,715$12,940$17,970$21,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,225$12,255$15,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,725-11,406-14,800

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20092017
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 Weight4,013 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 xDrive30i

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
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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