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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,945

BMW i3   
Difference: $34,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $32,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Modeli3GL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $62,570
Base Invoice $39,690 $58,190
Tera World 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Premium 1 Package   4,280
Lighting Package   985
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Proximity key   1,140
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Tera World 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Premium 1 Package   3,980
Lighting Package   916
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Proximity key   1,060
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Options (change) 3,050 9,855
Options (change) 2,775 9,165
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $38,945 $73,300
Total Invoice $35,960 $68,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,512
Model Year20152012
Modeli3GL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine168hp E335hp V8
TransmissionA1T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19275/55-19
Total Price$38,945$73,300
Adjustments for Features0-8,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$64,965
Total Invoice$35,960$68,230
Adjustments for Features0-7,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$60,472

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152012
Modeli3GL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heat pump$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,850$14,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,758

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152012
Modeli3GL
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in121.1 in
Length157.4 in200.6 in
Width69.9 in76.0 in
Height62.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
2.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Tera World
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
155/70R19 tires200No
175/60R19 tires200No
Total Requested155053%
Total Not Requested140047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested141554%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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