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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: $65,945

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $61,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,975

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $56,716

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelX3GLS
TrimM40iAMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,300 $125,300
Base Invoice $51,180 $116,529
Driving Assistance Package 900  
Premium Tier 2,950  
Parking Assistance Package 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated second row seats 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,700  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Class III trailer hitch 550  
Class IV trailer hitch   575
Black exterior trim (optional)   300
Driving Assistance Package 830  
Premium Tier 2,715  
Parking Assistance Package 645  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Heated second row seats 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645  
Leather seating surfaces 1,565  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Class III trailer hitch 505  
Class IV trailer hitch   535
Black exterior trim (optional)   279
Options (change) 10,650 1,255
Options (change) 9,800 1,167
Destination 995 995
Total Price $65,945 $127,550
Total Invoice $61,975 $118,691

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,235
Model Year20182018
ModelX3GLS
TrimM40iAMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19295/40-21
Total Price$65,945$127,550
Adjustments for Features0-6,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,945$120,585
Total Invoice$61,975$118,691
Adjustments for Features0-6,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,975$112,210

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelX3GLS
TrimM40iAMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,640$14,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,481

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelX3GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in121.1 in
Length185.9 in202.0 in
Width74.4 in76.1 in
Height66.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,230 lb.5,754 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
28.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
28.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
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 system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63

Class IV trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class IV trailer hitch300No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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