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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: $54,195

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $16,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,050

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $14,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $55,900 $44,450
Base Invoice $51,987 $42,020
Premium II Package 8,600  
Heating Package 810  
Leather seating surfaces 2,100 1,450
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Proximity key 1,110  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
iPod integration 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 700
Navigation system   1,950
Luxury Package   0
Premium Package   1,700
Cold Weather Package   800
Driver Assistance Package   950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Premium II Package 7,998  
Heating Package 753  
Leather seating surfaces 1,953 1,335
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,325  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Proximity key 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 645
Navigation system   1,775
Luxury Package   0
Premium Package   1,565
Cold Weather Package   735
Driver Assistance Package   875
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Options (change) 13,915 8,750
Options (change) 12,940 8,035
Destination 875 995
Total Price $70,690 $54,195
Total Invoice $65,802 $51,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,239
Model Year20082017
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine215hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/50-17
Total Price$70,690$54,195
Adjustments for Features-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,990$54,195
Total Invoice$65,802$51,050
Adjustments for Features-2,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,289$51,050

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

Model Year20082017
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$12,665$9,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5130

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20082017
ModelGL3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length200.6 in182.0 in
Width76.0 in71.3 in
Height72.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,313 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft353.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested344060%
Total Not Requested225040%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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 audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested165087%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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