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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: $47,595

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $67,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,945

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $63,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassX3X3
TrimG550G63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $114,200 $135,700 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $106,206 $126,201 $34,310 $39,465
Heated second row seats     450 450
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Premium Package     3,450  
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Xenon HID headlights     900  
Rearview camera     400 400
App support     250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Leather seating surfaces       1,450
Heated second row seats     410 410
Cold Weather Package     635 635
Premium Package     3,140  
Obstacle detection, rear     685 685
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Xenon HID headlights     820  
Rearview camera     365 365
App support     230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Leather seating surfaces       1,320
Options (change) 0 0 9,600 6,700
Options (change) 0 0 8,740 6,100
Destination 925 925 895 895
Total Price $115,125 $136,625 $47,595 $50,295
Total Invoice $107,131 $127,126 $43,945 $46,460

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,955
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassX3X3
TrimG550G63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine388hp V8536hp V8240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/50-20245/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$115,125$136,625$47,595$50,295
Adjustments for Features-5,405-7,305-8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$109,720$129,320$46,730$50,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,600$0$3,565
Total Invoice$107,131$127,126$43,945$46,460
Adjustments for Features-5,030-6,797-7990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,101$120,329$43,146$46,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,228$0$3,314

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

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassX3X3
TrimG550G63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50 
Cargo mat  $40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Lockable front differential$150$150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Chrome brush guard$750$750  
External spare tire shell$100$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,180$14,080$7,640$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,405$7,305$865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,030-6,797-7990

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

Model Year20142012
ModelG-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length183.5 in183.0 in
Width71.8 in74.1 in
Height76.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,579 lb.4,113 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 xDrive28i

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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested139042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%

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