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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: $47,700

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $60,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,865

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $56,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelG-ClassX3
TrimG5503.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $107,100 $38,600
Base Invoice $99,603 $35,510
Cold Weather Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
HD radio   350
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system   1,800
Cold Weather Package   910
Premium Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
HD radio   315
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Xenon HID headlights   730
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 0 8,275
Options (change) 0 7,530
Destination 875 825
Total Price $107,975 $47,700
Total Invoice $100,478 $43,865

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,653
Model Year20122008
ModelG-ClassX3
TrimG5503.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18235/55-17
Total Price$107,975$47,700
Adjustments for Features-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,720$47,700
Total Invoice$100,478$43,865
Adjustments for Features-3,9600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,518$43,865

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

Model Year20122008
ModelG-ClassX3
TrimG5503.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Chrome brush guard$750 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plate (one) $50
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$10,145$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9600

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW X3 features.

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

Model Year20122008
ModelG-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in110.1 in
Length184.5 in179.7 in
Width71.8 in73.0 in
Height76.0 in66.0 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		45.2 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.5 ft371.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested182587%
Total Not Requested27513%

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