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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: $53,395

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $16,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,785

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $15,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $42,450
Base Invoice $51,987 $39,735
Leather seating surfaces 2,100  
Premium II Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Proximity key 1,110  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,500  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   1,950
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   3,200
Steering-linked headlights   900
Heated front seats   500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Leather seating surfaces 1,953  
Premium II Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Proximity key 1,032  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,325  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,775
Text dictation   0
Premium Package   2,910
Steering-linked headlights   820
Heated front seats   455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Options (change) 13,105 9,950
Options (change) 12,187 9,055
Destination 875 995
Total Price $69,880 $53,395
Total Invoice $65,049 $49,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,146
Model Year20082016
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/50-18
Total Price$69,880$53,395
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,605$53,395
Total Invoice$65,049$49,785
Adjustments for Features-2,1180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,931$49,785

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082016
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,680$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1180

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082016
ModelGLX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length200.6 in183.8 in
Width76.0 in74.1 in
Height72.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,313 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft363.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested390069%
Total Not Requested179031%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

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