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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: $48,375

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $76,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,710

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $71,904

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelG-ClassX3
TrimG55 AMGxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $124,450 $41,050
Base Invoice $115,739 $37,965
Cold Weather Package   1,150
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Rearview camera   400
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Cold Weather Package   1,045
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Rearview camera   365
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 0 6,450
Options (change) 0 5,870
Destination 875 875
Total Price $125,325 $48,375
Total Invoice $116,614 $44,710

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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: $73,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,433
Model Year20112011
ModelG-ClassX3
TrimG55 AMGxDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine500hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19245/50-18
Total Price$125,325$48,375
Adjustments for Features-3,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,595$48,375
Total Invoice$116,614$44,710
Adjustments for Features-3,4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,143$44,710

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

Model Year20112011
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Chrome brush guard$750 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,330$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4710

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

Model Year20112011
ModelG-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length184.5 in183.0 in
Width71.8 in74.1 in
Height76.0 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,633 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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