Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018

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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: $53,285

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $15,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,240

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $13,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $58,200 $45,950
Base Invoice $54,126 $43,415
Premium II Package 8,650  
Heating Package 820  
Leather seating surfaces 2,130 1,450
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Navigation system   1,700
Convenience Tier   850
Luxury Design   0
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Heated second row seats   350
Premium II Package 8,044  
Heating Package 763  
Leather seating surfaces 1,981 1,335
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Navigation system   1,565
Convenience Tier   780
Luxury Design   0
Obstacle detection, rear   690
Heated front seats   460
Heated steering wheel   175
Heated second row seats   320
Options (change) 11,320 6,340
Options (change) 10,528 5,830
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $68,595 $53,285
Total Invoice $63,729 $50,240

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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: $11,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,107
Model Year20092018
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG30/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20225/50-17
Total Price$68,595$53,285
Adjustments for Features-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,955$53,285
Total Invoice$63,729$50,240
Adjustments for Features-3,3820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,347$50,240

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

Model Year20092018
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 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
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 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 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 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$12,115$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3820

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

Model Year20092018
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested313057%
Total Not Requested235043%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
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 Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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