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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: $51,785

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $49,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,845

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $45,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $100,250 $119,450 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $93,232 $111,088 $43,415 $42,020
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Heated second row seats     350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Navigation system     1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     780 780
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Heated front seats     460 460
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Heated second row seats     320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 0 0 6,340 6,340
Options (change) 0 0 5,830 5,830
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $101,125 $120,325 $53,285 $51,785
Total Invoice $94,107 $111,963 $50,240 $48,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,551
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8500hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT7T5T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$101,125$120,325$53,285$51,785
Adjustments for Features-865-7650-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,260$119,560$53,285$51,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,300$1,600$0
Total Invoice$94,107$111,963$50,240$48,845
Adjustments for Features-805-7120-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,302$111,251$50,240$48,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,949$1,489$0

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

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Chrome brush guard$750$750  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
External spare tire shell$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,280$10,180$9,415$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$765$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-805-7120-94

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

Model Year20092018
ModelG-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length184.5 in182.0 in
Width71.8 in71.3 in
Height76.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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