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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: $55,275

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $30,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,965

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $28,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelX3X3GLSGLSGLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,800 $44,900 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $36,795 $41,490 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Driver Assistance Plus 700 700      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Premium Package 3,200 2,200      
Cold Weather Package 950 950      
M Sport Package 3,000 3,000      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 380 380 380
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
Around view cameras 350 350      
Multicontour seats     1,100    
Lighting Package     1,390    
Premium 1 Package     3,830    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800    
Special order charge     250    
Parking Assist Package     1,290    
Heated second row seats     620 620  
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces     1,620    
Heated steering wheel     250 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450    
Driver Assistance Plus 635 635      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Premium Package 2,910 2,000      
Cold Weather Package 865 865      
M Sport Package 2,730 2,730      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,185 1,185      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 670    
Sunshades, second row 230 230 353 353 353
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
Around view cameras 320 320      
Multicontour seats     1,023    
Lighting Package     1,293    
Premium 1 Package     3,562    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744    
Special order charge     233    
Parking Assist Package     1,200    
Heated second row seats     577 577  
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces     1,507    
Heated steering wheel     233 233  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349    
Options (change) 14,550 12,650 14,790 2,340 380
Options (change) 13,245 11,515 13,758 2,177 353
Destination 925 925 995 995 995
Total Price $55,275 $58,475 $85,335 $98,285 $126,675
Total Invoice $50,965 $53,930 $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: $23,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,536
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelX3X3GLSGLSGLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 1280, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$55,275$58,475$85,335$98,285$126,675
Adjustments for Features00-6,375-7,765-11,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,275$58,475$78,960$90,520$115,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,200$0$11,560$36,400
Total Invoice$50,965$53,930$79,435$91,476$117,877
Adjustments for Features00-5,934-7,227-10,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,965$53,930$73,501$84,249$107,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,965$0$10,748$33,847

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelX3X3GLSGLSGLS
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr 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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention    $150
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 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
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
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
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,840$6,840$13,215$14,605$18,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,375$7,765$11,315
Value of Feature Adjustments00-5,934-7,227-10,529

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20142018
ModelX3GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.1 in
Length183.0 in202.0 in
Width74.1 in76.1 in
Height65.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.5,401 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 Legroom36.8 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
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 xDrive28i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested154063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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