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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: $47,595

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $57,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,941

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $53,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $104,000 $122,700 $37,500
Base Invoice $96,720 $114,111 $34,680
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,150
Sport Package     2,050
6-speed manual     0
Premium Package     1,900
Cold Weather Package     900
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,955
Sport Package     1,856
6-speed manual     0
Premium Package     1,730
Cold Weather Package     820
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Options (change) 0 0 9,200
Options (change) 0 0 8,366
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $104,875 $123,575 $47,595
Total Invoice $97,595 $114,986 $43,941

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,894
Model Year201020102012
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8500hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT7T5M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$104,875$123,575$47,595
Adjustments for Features-6,190-6,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,685$117,485$47,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,800$0
Total Invoice$97,595$114,986$43,941
Adjustments for Features-5,760-5,6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,835$109,319$43,941
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,484$0

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

Model Year201020102012
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG328i
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 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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
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
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,880$9,780$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,190$6,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,760-5,6670

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

Model Year20102012
ModelG-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length184.5 in178.2 in
Width71.8 in71.5 in
Height76.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.4 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 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested104093%
Total Not Requested757%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested152592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%

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