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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: $48,515

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,801

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $25,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTEC328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $62,400 $37,150
Base Invoice $58,032 $34,380
Premium 1 Package 3,500  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multicontour seats 1,100  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Heated steering wheel 225 190
Proximity key 650 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Navigation system   2,100
Premium Package   1,900
Sport Package   2,050
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Steering-linked headlights   900
Roof rails   100
Auto-dimming headlights   250
App support   250
Heated front seats   500
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium 1 Package 3,255  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multicontour seats 1,023  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Heated steering wheel 209 175
Proximity key 605 455
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Navigation system   1,910
Premium Package   1,730
Sport Package   1,856
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Steering-linked headlights   820
Roof rails   90
Auto-dimming headlights   230
App support   230
Heated front seats   455
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 12,615 10,490
Options (change) 11,734 9,546
Destination 905 875
Total Price $75,920 $48,515
Total Invoice $70,671 $44,801

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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: $17,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,073
Model Year20132011
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTEC328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp V6 D230hp I6
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG23/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$75,920$48,515
Adjustments for Features-9,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,470$48,515
Total Invoice$70,671$44,801
Adjustments for Features-8,7970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,874$44,801

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

Model Year20132011
ModelGL3-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTEC328i
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$13,165$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,7970

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

Model Year20132011
ModelGL3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.0 in108.7 in
Length201.6 in178.2 in
Width76.4 in71.5 in
Height72.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,467 lb.3,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested164072%
Total Not Requested62528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 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
Remote app25Yes
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 Requested190096%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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