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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,575

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,280

BMW X3 xDrive35i   
Difference: $12,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072013
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,900 $43,950
Base Invoice $51,057 $40,615
Lighting Package 900  
Heating Package 995  
Premium Package 4,500 3,450
Multicontour front seats 800  
Sunroof Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550
Rearview camera 500 400
Proximity key 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,650  
Heated second row seats   450
Cold Weather Package   700
Sport Activity Package   1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Navigation system   2,150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Cargo area partition net   180
Lighting Package 837  
Heating Package 925  
Premium Package 4,185 3,140
Multicontour front seats 744  
Sunroof Package 1,395  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 500
Rearview camera 465 365
Proximity key 1,023  
Leather seating surfaces 1,534  
Heated second row seats   410
Cold Weather Package   635
Sport Activity Package   1,595
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Navigation system   1,955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Cargo area partition net   165
Options (change) 12,645 10,730
Options (change) 11,759 9,770
Destination 775 895
Total Price $68,320 $55,575
Total Invoice $63,591 $51,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive35i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,965
Model Year20072013
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/45-19
Total Price$68,320$55,575
Adjustments for Features-2,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,800$55,575
Total Invoice$63,591$51,280
Adjustments for Features-2,3460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,245$51,280

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072013
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$9,300$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3460

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20072013
ModelGLX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length200.3 in183.0 in
Width75.6 in74.1 in
Height72.4 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,249 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested315100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested219069%
Total Not Requested97531%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested185085%
Total Not Requested31515%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested80079%
Total Not Requested21521%

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