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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: $59,045

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $26,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,485

BMW X3 sDrive28i   
Difference: $24,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelX3X3X3X3GLSGLSGLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750        
M Sport Package 2,600 2,700 2,400 2,700      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,620    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,250    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950      
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300      
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 720    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Sunshades, second row 250 250 250 250 380 380 380
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300      
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500      
Around view cameras 750 750 750 750      
Lighting Package         1,390    
Multicontour seats         1,100    
Premium 1 Package         3,830    
Parking Assist Package         1,290    
Rear air vents with automatic controls         1,450    
Panoramic sunroof         1,090 1,090  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         800    
Black exterior trim (optional)           300 300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610        
M Sport Package 2,390 2,485 2,210 2,485      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,507    
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875 2,093    
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795      
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195 1,195 1,195 1,195      
LED headlights 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 670    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460      
Sunshades, second row 230 230 230 230 353 353 353
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275      
Semi-automated parking system 460 460 460 460      
Around view cameras 690 690 690 690      
Lighting Package         1,293    
Multicontour seats         1,023    
Premium 1 Package         3,562    
Parking Assist Package         1,200    
Rear air vents with automatic controls         1,349    
Panoramic sunroof         1,014 1,014  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         744    
Black exterior trim (optional)           279 279
Options (change) 18,000 18,100 17,500 15,150 15,920 1,770 680
Options (change) 16,565 16,660 16,110 13,945 14,808 1,646 632
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925 925
Total Price $59,045 $61,145 $61,245 $65,095 $85,545 $96,545 $125,705
Total Invoice $55,485 $57,440 $57,545 $61,145 $79,624 $89,852 $116,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,112
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelX3X3X3X3GLSGLSGLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 1680, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$59,045$61,145$61,245$65,095$85,545$96,545$125,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-2,050-2,300-7,550-7,040-10,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,045$59,095$59,195$62,795$77,995$89,505$114,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$150$3,750$0$11,510$36,820
Total Invoice$55,485$57,440$57,545$61,145$79,624$89,852$116,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,926-1,926-2,160-7,027-6,552-10,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,485$55,514$55,619$58,985$72,597$83,300$106,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$29$134$3,500$0$10,703$34,240

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelX3X3X3X3GLSGLSGLS
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
RWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 $850
Cruise control     $150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75$75
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200 $200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150 $150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear    $100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100  
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention      $150
Lane keeping assist    $400  
Pedestrian detection    $50  
Rear side airbags    $300$300$300
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100   
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250$250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50   
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40   
Cargo net     $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$150$150
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400$400
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350   
Glass roof panel(s)      $300
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector    $40$40$40
Running boards     $350$350
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200$200
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Compass    $0$0$0
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats      $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim      $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats    $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
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$5,965$8,015$8,015$8,265$13,515$13,005$16,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$2,050$2,300$7,550$7,040$10,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,926-1,926-2,160-7,027-6,552-10,133

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20172017
ModelX3GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.6 in121.1 in
Length183.8 in202.0 in
Width74.1 in76.1 in
Height66.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%
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 warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested179073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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