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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,695 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $29,910 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,675 BMW 3-Series 328i | |||||
| Difference: $28,494 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2007 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | 3-Series |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $64,550 | $66,200 | $91,300 | $122,100 | $34,200 |
| Base Invoice | $60,032 | $61,566 | $84,909 | $112,623 | $31,465 |
| Premium 1 Package | 4,410 | 4,410 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,100 | 1,100 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 475 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 350 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | 250 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,950 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,250 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,400 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 595 | ||||
| HD radio | 500 | ||||
| Proximity key | 500 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | ||||
| iPod integration | 400 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,101 | 4,101 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,023 | 1,023 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | 430 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 320 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | 353 | 353 | 353 | 230 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,814 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,960 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,455 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,135 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 540 | ||||
| HD radio | 450 | ||||
| Proximity key | 455 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | ||||
| iPod integration | 365 | ||||
| Options (change) | 13,130 | 13,130 | 3,420 | 380 | 13,720 |
| Options (change) | 12,212 | 12,212 | 3,181 | 353 | 12,435 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 775 |
| Total Price | $78,605 | $80,255 | $95,645 | $123,405 | $48,695 |
| Total Invoice | $73,169 | $74,703 | $89,015 | $113,901 | $44,675 |
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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: $19,960 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,232 | |||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2007 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | 3-Series |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V6 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 230hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $78,605 | $80,255 | $95,645 | $123,405 | $48,695 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,950 | -10,100 | -14,015 | -15,990 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $68,655 | $70,155 | $81,630 | $107,415 | $48,695 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,500 | $12,975 | $38,760 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $73,169 | $74,703 | $89,015 | $113,901 | $44,675 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,262 | -9,401 | -13,043 | -14,759 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,907 | $65,302 | $75,972 | $99,142 | $44,675 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,395 | $12,065 | $35,235 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2007 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | 3-Series |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | AMG GL63 | 328i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | |||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | |||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | ||||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,840 | $12,990 | $16,905 | $18,880 | $2,890 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,950 | $10,100 | $14,015 | $15,990 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,262 | -9,401 | -13,043 | -14,759 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2016 | 2007 |
| Model | GL | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 178.2 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 71.5 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,372 lb. | 3,463 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 55.4 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.0 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 34.6 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 28% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | 75 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1900 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 740 | 28% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 1400 | 100% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Steering-linked headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/40VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 38% |
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