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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: $48,985

BMW 3-Series 330i   
Difference: $25,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020202020
ModelGLGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,950 $82,850 $40,750 $54,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,900   1,450 1,450
Premium 2 Package 5,950      
Obstacle detection, rear 790   750 750
Lighting Package 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550 550
Heated steering wheel 220 0 190 190
Heated second row seats 610   350 350
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430      
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     1,750  
Luxury Design     0 0
Heated front seats     500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,767   1,335 1,335
Premium 2 Package 5,534      
Obstacle detection, rear 735   690 690
Lighting Package 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   505 505
Heated steering wheel 205 0 175 175
Heated second row seats 567   320 320
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330      
Navigation system     1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     1,610  
Luxury Design     0 0
Heated front seats     460 460
Options (change) 12,590 0 7,240 5,490
Options (change) 11,710 0 6,660 5,050
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $74,415 $83,725 $48,985 $60,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 330i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,185
Model Year2010201020202020
ModelGLGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8382hp V8255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$74,415$83,725$48,985$60,485
Adjustments for Features-6,515-8,5800-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,900$75,145$48,985$60,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,245$0$11,250

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

Model Year2010201020202020
ModelGLGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Skid plates $150  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,815$13,880$5,300$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,515$8,580$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,064-7,9860-25

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

Model Year20102020
ModelGL3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in112.2 in
Length200.6 in185.7 in
Width76.0 in71.9 in
Height72.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.2 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 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested229071%
Total Not Requested92529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

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%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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