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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: $50,545

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $74,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,630

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $69,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassX3X3
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $122,400 $225,000 $141,400 $220,400 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $113,832 $209,250 $131,502 $204,972 $34,310 $39,465
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,400          
Heated second row seats         450 450
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Premium Package         3,450  
Sport Activity Package         1,550 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear         750 750
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Rearview camera         400 400
App support         250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550
Leather seating surfaces           1,450
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,302          
Heated second row seats         410 410
Cold Weather Package         635 635
Premium Package         3,140  
Sport Activity Package         1,410 1,595
Obstacle detection, rear         685 685
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
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) 1,400 0 0 0 12,550 9,850
Options (change) 1,302 0 0 0 11,425 8,970
Destination 925 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $124,725 $225,925 $142,325 $221,325 $50,545 $53,445
Total Invoice $116,059 $210,175 $132,427 $205,897 $46,630 $49,330

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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: $69,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,152
Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassX3X3
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine416hp V8416hp V8563hp V8621hp V12240hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13450, 13450, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19325/55-22275/50-20295/40-21245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$124,725$225,925$142,325$221,325$50,545$53,445
Adjustments for Features-5,355-30,480-5,630-4,980-7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,370$195,445$136,695$216,345$49,780$53,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$76,075$17,325$96,975$0$3,665
Total Invoice$116,059$210,175$132,427$205,897$46,630$49,330
Adjustments for Features-4,983-28,355-5,238-4,633-7060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,076$181,820$127,189$201,264$45,924$49,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$70,744$16,113$90,188$0$3,406

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

Model Year201720172017201720122012
ModelG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassG-ClassX3X3
TrimG550G550 4x4 SquaredAMG G63AMG G65xDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Cruise control    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$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$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Front side airbags    $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50 
Cargo mat    $40 
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
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   
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Brush guard$500 $500   
Carbon fiber exterior trim (other) $100    
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  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Running boards$350$350$350$350  
Skid plates$150$150$150$150  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25$25$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$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$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
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    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$13,655$38,780$13,930$13,280$9,065$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,355$30,480$5,630$4,980$765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,983-28,355-5,238-4,633-7060

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

Model Year20172012
ModelG-ClassX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in110.6 in
Length187.6 in183.0 in
Width71.8 in74.1 in
Height76.9 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,821 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
40.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 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%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250No
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50037%
Total Not Requested85063%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50063%
Total Not Requested30037%

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