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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
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BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $53,295 BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| Difference: $32,040 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $49,130 BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| Difference: $30,305 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $37,100 | $42,700 | $69,550 | $94,950 | $125,300 |
| Base Invoice | $34,310 | $39,465 | $64,682 | $88,304 | $116,529 |
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | ||||
| Technology Package | 3,200 | 3,200 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,450 | 3,450 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,400 | 1,400 | |||
| M Sport Package | 3,000 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | |||
| App support | 250 | 250 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | 250 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 450 | 450 | 620 | 620 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 700 | 700 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 720 | ||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,750 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 1,100 | ||||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 800 | ||||
| Special order charge | 250 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,830 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 250 | 250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,910 | 2,910 | |||
| Premium Package | 3,140 | 3,140 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,275 | 1,275 | |||
| M Sport Package | 2,730 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | |||
| App support | 230 | 230 | |||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | 230 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 410 | 410 | 577 | 577 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 635 | 635 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 670 | ||
| Sport Activity Package | 1,595 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | ||||
| Multicontour seats | 1,023 | ||||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 744 | ||||
| Special order charge | 233 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,562 | ||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 233 | 233 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | |||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | ||
| Options (change) | 15,300 | 12,350 | 14,790 | 2,340 | 380 |
| Options (change) | 13,925 | 11,245 | 13,758 | 2,177 | 353 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $53,295 | $55,945 | $85,335 | $98,285 | $126,675 |
| Total Invoice | $49,130 | $51,605 | $79,435 | $91,476 | $117,877 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,240 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,974 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 550hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T9 | T9 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/50-18 | 245/45-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $53,295 | $55,945 | $85,335 | $98,285 | $126,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | -100 | 0 | -6,900 | -8,290 | -11,840 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $53,195 | $55,945 | $78,435 | $89,995 | $114,835 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,750 | $0 | $11,560 | $36,400 |
| Total Invoice | $49,130 | $51,605 | $79,435 | $91,476 | $117,877 |
| Adjustments for Features | -92 | 0 | -6,423 | -7,716 | -11,018 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $49,038 | $51,605 | $73,012 | $83,760 | $106,859 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,567 | $0 | $10,748 | $33,847 |
Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | X3 | X3 | GLS | GLS | GLS |
| Trim | xDrive28i | xDrive35i | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| 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 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $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 | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside cladding | $350 | ||||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | |||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Adaptive headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $6,840 | $6,740 | $13,640 | $15,030 | $18,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $100 | $0 | $6,900 | $8,290 | $11,840 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -92 | 0 | -6,423 | -7,716 | -11,018 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2018 |
| Model | X3 | GLS |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 183.0 in | 202.0 in |
| Width | 74.1 in | 76.1 in |
| Height | 65.4 in | 72.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,113 lb. | 5,401 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 26.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 58.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 39.9 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.1 in | 40.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.0 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.8 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.6 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 27.6 | 49.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.3 ft3 | 93.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 3100 | 94% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 6% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bodyside cladding | 100 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| 245/50WR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 950 | 61% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 39% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i
| Sport Activity Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| 245/45WR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Roof rails | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 30% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | Yes |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1915 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cargo mat | 40 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area rails w/tie downs | 50 | No |
| Perimeter approach lighting | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 190 | 8% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Torque vectoring / active trace control | 100 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 33% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 18% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | No |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 20% |
| Total Not Requested | 1200 | 80% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 42% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1340 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 45% |
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