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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: $22,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,960

BMW i3   
Difference: $20,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
Modeli3GL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $42,400 $55,900
Base Invoice $39,690 $51,987
Tera World 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
iPod integration   375
Proximity key   1,110
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Tera World 2,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 660
iPod integration   349
Proximity key   1,032
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Options (change) 3,050 4,295
Options (change) 2,775 3,994
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $38,945 $61,070
Total Invoice $35,960 $56,856

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,689
Model Year20162008
Modeli3GL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
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)155/70-19265/60-18
Total Price$38,945$61,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$57,625
Total Invoice$35,960$56,856
Adjustments for Features0-3,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,960$53,649

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20162008
Modeli3GL
TrimBaseGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,075$10,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,207

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20162008
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.5,280 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 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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