Mercedes-Benz G-Class Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,320

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $46,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,755

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $44,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG500G55 AMG325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $34,600
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $31,665
Premium Package     2,900
Steering-linked headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Obstacle detection, rear     350
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system     2,000
Premium Package     2,640
Steering-linked headlights     730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
Obstacle detection, rear     320
Heated front seats     455
Navigation system     1,820
Options (change) 0 0 7,025
Options (change) 0 0 6,395
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $42,320
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $38,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,284
Model Year200820082006
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG500G55 AMG325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8493hp V8215hp I6
TransmissionT7T5M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18205/55-16
Total Price$89,075$112,775$42,320
Adjustments for Features-3,075-3,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,000$109,175$42,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,175$0
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$38,755
Adjustments for Features-2,862-3,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,039$101,592$38,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,553$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820082006
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG500G55 AMG325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Brush guard $500 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, remote$200$200 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,290$8,815$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$3,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,862-3,3500

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082006
ModelG-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length185.6 in178.2 in
Width71.3 in71.5 in
Height77.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested260090%
Total Not Requested27510%

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