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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,850

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $19,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,995

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $18,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720132013
ModelGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $51,057 $34,080 $39,880
Heating Package 995    
Premium Package 4,500 3,100 2,200
Lighting Package 900    
Sunroof Package 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,650    
Rearview camera 500 400 400
Adaptive cruise control 3,150    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   875 875
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Heating Package 925    
Premium Package 4,185 2,820 2,000
Lighting Package 837    
Sunroof Package 1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,534    
Rearview camera 465 365 365
Adaptive cruise control 2,930    
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers   795 795
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Options (change) 13,895 12,075 10,275
Options (change) 12,922 10,990 9,350
Destination 775 925 925
Total Price $69,570 $49,850 $54,350
Total Invoice $64,754 $45,995 $50,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,709
Model Year200720132013
ModelGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$69,570$49,850$54,350
Adjustments for Features-6,5000-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,070$49,850$53,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$64,754$45,995$50,155
Adjustments for Features-6,0500-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,704$45,995$49,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,099

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200720132013
ModelGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,040$3,540$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,500$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0500-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20072013
ModelGL3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length200.3 in182.5 in
Width75.6 in71.3 in
Height72.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,250 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested315100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested205065%
Total Not Requested111535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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