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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,450 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $23,695 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,720 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $22,437 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | GL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $58,200 | $81,300 | $36,850 | $43,150 | $49,650 |
| Base Invoice | $54,126 | $75,609 | $34,080 | $39,880 | $45,860 |
| Premium II Package | 8,650 | ||||
| Heating Package | 820 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,130 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 750 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,100 | 2,200 | 2,200 | ||
| Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers | 875 | 875 | 875 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,150 | 2,150 | 2,150 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | 950 | 950 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Rearview camera | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Sport Line | 1,950 | 1,950 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | |||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | ||||
| Premium II Package | 8,044 | ||||
| Heating Package | 763 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,981 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 698 | 910 | 910 | 910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,820 | 2,000 | 2,000 | ||
| Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers | 795 | 795 | 795 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,955 | 1,955 | 1,955 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | 865 | 865 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | 685 | 685 | ||
| Rearview camera | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Sport Line | 1,775 | 1,775 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | |||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 13,070 | 0 | 10,675 | 11,325 | 11,325 |
| Options (change) | 12,156 | 0 | 9,715 | 10,325 | 10,325 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $72,145 | $82,175 | $48,450 | $55,400 | $61,900 |
| Total Invoice | $67,157 | $76,484 | $44,720 | $51,130 | $57,110 |
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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: $14,715 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,078 | |||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | GL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I6 H |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | M6 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 440, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 |
| Total Price | $72,145 | $82,175 | $48,450 | $55,400 | $61,900 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,980 | -9,805 | 0 | -1,625 | -1,700 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $63,165 | $72,370 | $48,450 | $53,775 | $60,200 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,205 | $0 | $5,325 | $11,750 |
| Total Invoice | $67,157 | $76,484 | $44,720 | $51,130 | $57,110 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,359 | -9,126 | 0 | -1,500 | -1,568 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $58,798 | $67,358 | $44,720 | $49,630 | $55,542 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $8,560 | $0 | $4,910 | $10,822 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | GL | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 | 328i | 335i | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | |||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | |||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | |||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | |||
| Running boards | $350 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DUPL Voice texting capability | $50 | ||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $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 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $11,655 | $12,480 | $2,675 | $4,300 | $4,375 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,980 | $9,805 | $0 | $1,625 | $1,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,359 | -9,126 | 0 | -1,500 | -1,568 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Model | GL | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 110.6 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 182.5 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 3,361 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 15.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 35.1 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3290 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 2190 | 40% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2100 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 14% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 7% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 7% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Variable steering ratio (optional) | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 33% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 23% |
| Sport Line | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 225/45VR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Door sill trim plates | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 35% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 65% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 940 | 93% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 7% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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