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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: $50,345

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $74,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,396

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $69,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $123,600 $227,300 $142,800 $222,700 $37,500
Base Invoice $114,948 $211,389 $132,804 $207,111 $34,680
Obstacle detection, rear         750
Steering-linked headlights         900
Navigation system         2,150
Sport Package         2,050
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         100
Premium Package         1,900
Cold Weather Package         900
App support         250
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Adaptive cruise control         2,400
Obstacle detection, rear         685
Steering-linked headlights         820
Navigation system         1,955
Sport Package         1,856
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         90
Premium Package         1,730
Cold Weather Package         820
App support         230
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500
Adaptive cruise control         2,135
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 11,950
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 10,821
Destination 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $124,595 $228,295 $143,795 $223,695 $50,345
Total Invoice $115,943 $212,384 $133,799 $208,106 $46,396

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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: $65,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,647
Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12230hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21225/45-17
Total Price$124,595$228,295$143,795$223,695$50,345
Adjustments for Features-8,490-34,115-9,265-8,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,105$194,180$134,530$215,080$50,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$78,075$18,425$98,975$0
Total Invoice$115,943$212,384$133,799$208,106$46,396
Adjustments for Features-7,900-31,737-8,621-8,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,043$180,647$125,178$200,091$46,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$72,604$17,135$92,048$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags    $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
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$250$250 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150 
Portal axles $25000   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Brush guard$500 $500  
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input    $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$12,955$38,580$13,730$13,080$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,490$34,115$9,265$8,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,900-31,737-8,621-8,0150

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

Model Year20182012
ModelG-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in108.7 in
Length187.6 in178.2 in
Width71.8 in71.5 in
Height76.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,821 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
40.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%
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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