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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: $78,995

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $45,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182021
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65M3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $123,600 $227,300 $142,800 $222,700 $69,900
Executive Package         4,100
Full Merino Leather         2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550
Apple CarPlay support         300
Blind spot warning system         500
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Executive Package         3,770
Full Merino Leather         2,435
Metallic paint (extra cost)         505
Apple CarPlay support         275
Blind spot warning system         460
Sunroof         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,100
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,445
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $124,595 $228,295 $143,795 $223,695 $78,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,381
Model Year20182018201820182021
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65M3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12473hp 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, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21275/40-18
Total Price$124,595$228,295$143,795$223,695$78,995
Adjustments for Features-3,355-28,980-4,130-3,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,240$199,315$139,665$220,215$78,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$78,075$18,425$98,975$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182021
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-Class3-Series
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65M3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control    $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100
Proximity key    $250
Semi-automated parking system    $500
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
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Front side airbags    $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera    $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
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
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
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 $150
Regenerative braking    $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
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$0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150$150$150 
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input    $50
Handwriting recognition    $200
S Voice support    $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
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  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 $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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,230$36,855$12,005$11,355$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$28,980$4,130$3,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,122-26,960-3,843-3,2370

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

Model Year20182021
ModelG-Class3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in112.2 in
Length187.6 in185.7 in
Width71.8 in71.9 in
Height76.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested75031%
Total Not Requested165069%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%

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