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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: $78,195

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102021
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL550M3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,850 $69,900
Heated steering wheel 0  
Executive Package   4,100
Full Merino Leather   2,650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Heated steering wheel 0  
Executive Package   3,770
Full Merino Leather   2,435
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 0 7,300
Options (change) 0 6,710
Destination 875 995
Total Price $83,725 $78,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,051
Model Year20102021
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL550M3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8473hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21275/40-18
Total Price$83,725$78,195
Adjustments for Features-5,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,170$78,195

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

Model Year20102021
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL550M3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
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
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,655$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1700

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

Model Year20102021
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
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested90038%
Total Not Requested150062%
Full Merino Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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