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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: $50,185

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $21,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720202020
ModelGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $40,750 $54,000
Heating Package 995    
Premium Package 4,500    
Multicontour front seats 800    
Sunroof Package 1,500    
Lighting Package 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550
Rearview camera 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,650 1,450 1,450
Proximity key 1,100    
Adaptive cruise control 3,150    
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier   1,750  
Luxury Design   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Heated front seats   500 500
Heated steering wheel   190 190
Heated second row seats   350 350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Heating Package 925    
Premium Package 4,185    
Multicontour front seats 744    
Sunroof Package 1,395    
Lighting Package 837    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 505 505
Rearview camera 465    
Leather seating surfaces 1,534 1,335 1,335
Proximity key 1,023    
Adaptive cruise control 2,930    
Navigation system   1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier   1,610  
Luxury Design   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690
Heated front seats   460 460
Heated steering wheel   175 175
Heated second row seats   320 320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105 1,105
Options (change) 15,795 8,440 6,690
Options (change) 14,689 7,765 6,155
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $71,470 $50,185 $61,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,374
Model Year200720202020
ModelGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$71,470$50,185$61,685
Adjustments for Features-5,4000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,070$50,185$61,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,250

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

Model Year200720202020
ModelGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25  
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel 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  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
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$11,140$5,740$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,400$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0260-29

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

Model Year20072020
ModelGL3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in112.2 in
Length200.3 in185.7 in
Width75.6 in71.9 in
Height72.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight5,250 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.2 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 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft316.9 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%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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