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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,045

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $62,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,230

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $58,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassX3
TrimG55 AMGxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $111,900 $42,700
Base Invoice $104,067 $39,465
Heated second row seats   450
Cold Weather Package   700
Navigation system   2,150
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Rearview camera   400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated second row seats   410
Cold Weather Package   635
Navigation system   1,955
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Rearview camera   365
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 0 6,450
Options (change) 0 5,870
Destination 875 895
Total Price $112,775 $50,045
Total Invoice $104,942 $46,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,907
Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassX3
TrimG55 AMGxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine493hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/13 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)285/55-18245/50-18
Total Price$112,775$50,045
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,835$50,045
Total Invoice$104,942$46,230
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$103,137$46,230

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassX3
TrimG55 AMGxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Front side airbags $350
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Brush guard$500 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,005$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8050

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082012
ModelG-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length185.6 in183.0 in
Width71.3 in74.1 in
Height77.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,590 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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