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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: $47,925

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $65,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,980

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $62,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $113,000 $134,300 $34,500
Base Invoice $105,090 $124,899 $31,740
Navigation system     2,100
Premium Package     3,350
Sport Package     1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     100
Steering-linked headlights     800
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Obstacle detection, rear     350
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Navigation system     1,910
Premium Package     3,050
Sport Package     1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     90
Steering-linked headlights     730
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Obstacle detection, rear     320
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Options (change) 0 0 12,600
Options (change) 0 0 11,415
Destination 905 905 825
Total Price $113,905 $135,205 $47,925
Total Invoice $105,995 $125,804 $43,980

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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: $58,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,636
Model Year201320132008
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine388hp V8536hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$113,905$135,205$47,925
Adjustments for Features-7,930-8,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,975$127,025$47,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,050$0
Total Invoice$105,995$125,804$43,980
Adjustments for Features-7,379-7,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,616$118,193$43,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,577$0

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

Model Year201320132008
ModelG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G63 AMG328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Roof rails  $250
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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$12,370$12,620$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,930$8,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,379-7,6110

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

Model Year20132008
ModelG-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length183.5 in178.2 in
Width71.8 in71.5 in
Height76.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,579 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
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%

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