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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: $49,325

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $58,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,565

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $54,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelG-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimG550328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $107,100 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $99,603 $38,315 $39,695
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 0 6,950 6,950
Options (change) 0 6,325 6,325
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $107,975 $49,325 $50,825
Total Invoice $100,478 $45,565 $46,945

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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: $56,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,874
Model Year201220142014
ModelG-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimG550328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$107,975$49,325$50,825
Adjustments for Features-2,290-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,685$49,225$50,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$100,478$45,565$46,945
Adjustments for Features-2,131-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,347$45,473$46,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,472

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

Model Year201220142014
ModelG-Class3-Series3-Series
TrimG550328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rollover sensor$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  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Lockable front differential$150  
Lockable rear differential$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Chrome brush guard$750  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
S Voice support $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,230$8,040$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,131-920

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

Model Year20122014
ModelG-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length184.5 in182.1 in
Width71.8 in71.3 in
Height76.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.3,546 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 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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