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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: $45,350

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $62,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,880

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $58,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelG-Class3-Series
TrimG550328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $107,100 $35,400
Base Invoice $99,603 $32,750
Cold Weather Package   900
Premium Package   3,350
Navigation system   2,100
Steering-linked headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   750
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Cold Weather Package   820
Premium Package   3,050
Navigation system   1,910
Steering-linked headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   685
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Options (change) 0 9,125
Options (change) 0 8,305
Destination 875 825
Total Price $107,975 $45,350
Total Invoice $100,478 $41,880

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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: $56,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,675
Model Year20122009
ModelG-Class3-Series
TrimG550328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$107,975$45,350
Adjustments for Features-6,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,610$45,350
Total Invoice$100,478$41,880
Adjustments for Features-5,9230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,555$41,880

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

Model Year20122009
ModelG-Class3-Series
TrimG550328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD w/low range$2200 
RWD $0
Accessories 
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
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Chrome brush guard$750 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$10,280$3,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9230

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20122009
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 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%

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