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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: $46,140

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $26,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,660

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $24,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $62,570 $35,700
Base Invoice $58,190 $33,025
Premium 1 Package 4,280  
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Lighting Package 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Heated steering wheel 225 190
Proximity key 1,140 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,375
Roof rails   100
Heated front seats   500
HD radio   350
Premium 1 Package 3,980  
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Lighting Package 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Heated steering wheel 209 175
Proximity key 1,060 455
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,305
Roof rails   90
Heated front seats   455
HD radio   315
Options (change) 10,530 9,565
Options (change) 9,793 8,760
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $72,175 $46,140
Total Invoice $67,058 $42,660

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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: $18,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,407
Model Year20122010
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6 D230hp I6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20225/45-17
Total Price$72,175$46,140
Adjustments for Features-7,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,650$46,140
Total Invoice$67,058$42,660
Adjustments for Features-6,9910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,067$42,660

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

Model Year20122010
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL450 / GL350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,790$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,9910

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series features.

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

Model Year20122010
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 Weight5,512 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested159061%
Total Not Requested102539%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 Requested172588%
Total Not Requested22512%

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