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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: $47,620

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $36,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,810

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $34,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102007
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL550328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $82,850 $34,200
Base Invoice $77,051 $31,465
Premium Package   3,250
AWD   1,900
Navigation system   2,100
Steering-linked headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   350
iPod integration   400
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
HD radio   500
Satellite radio   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,275
Premium Package   2,960
AWD   1,745
Navigation system   1,910
Steering-linked headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   320
iPod integration   365
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
HD radio   450
Satellite radio   540
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,210
Options (change) 0 12,645
Options (change) 0 11,570
Destination 875 775
Total Price $83,725 $47,620
Total Invoice $77,926 $43,810

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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: $28,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,842
Model Year20102007
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL550328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/17 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21205/55-16
Total Price$83,725$47,620
Adjustments for Features-7,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,910$47,620
Total Invoice$77,926$43,810
Adjustments for Features-7,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,652$43,810

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

Model Year20102007
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL550328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,305$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2740

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

Model Year20102007
ModelGL3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in108.7 in
Length200.6 in178.2 in
Width76.0 in71.5 in
Height72.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,545 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.6 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 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested5040%
Total Not Requested7560%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%

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