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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: $44,820

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $28,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,205

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelGLGL3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $60,950 $82,850 $34,500
Base Invoice $56,684 $77,051 $31,740
Leather seating surfaces 1,900    
Premium 2 Package 5,950    
Lighting Package 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550
Obstacle detection, rear 790   350
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430    
Premium Package     3,350
Navigation system     2,100
Steering-linked headlights     800
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Leather seating surfaces 1,767    
Premium 2 Package 5,534    
Lighting Package 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   500
Obstacle detection, rear 735   320
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330    
Premium Package     3,050
Navigation system     1,910
Steering-linked headlights     730
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 11,760 0 9,495
Options (change) 10,938 0 8,640
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $73,585 $83,725 $44,820
Total Invoice $68,497 $77,926 $41,205

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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: $20,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,180
Model Year201020102008
ModelGLGL3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine335hp V8382hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21205/55-16
Total Price$73,585$83,725$44,820
Adjustments for Features-8,715-10,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,870$72,745$44,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,875$0
Total Invoice$68,497$77,926$41,205
Adjustments for Features-8,112-10,2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,385$67,707$41,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,322$0

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

Model Year201020102008
ModelGLGL3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net $40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Skid plates $150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,205$14,470$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,715$10,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,112-10,2190

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

Model Year20102008
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 Weight5,347 lb.3,463 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
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested139043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

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?
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%

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