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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: $51,075

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $34,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,155

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $32,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120142014
ModelGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL550328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $84,450 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $78,539 $38,315 $39,695
Heated steering wheel 225    
Driver Assistance Package   950 950
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package   950 950
Premium Package   2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000
Heated steering wheel 209    
Driver Assistance Package   865 865
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package   865 865
Premium Package   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910
Options (change) 225 8,700 8,700
Options (change) 209 7,915 7,915
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $85,550 $51,075 $52,575
Total Invoice $79,623 $47,155 $48,535

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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: $28,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,985
Model Year201120142014
ModelGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL550328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$85,550$51,075$52,575
Adjustments for Features-5,990-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,560$50,975$52,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$79,623$47,155$48,535
Adjustments for Features-5,575-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,048$47,063$48,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,472

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

Model Year201120142014
ModelGL3-Series3-Series
TrimGL550328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Total Value of Features$13,280$7,390$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,990$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,575-920

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

Model Year20112014
ModelGL3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length200.6 in182.1 in
Width76.0 in71.3 in
Height72.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.3,546 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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71563%
Total Not Requested42537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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