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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: $62,595

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $17,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,895

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $15,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelGLX3
TrimGL550M40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $77,375 $54,650
Base Invoice $71,959 $51,505
Class IV trailer hitch 510  
iPod integration 375  
Proximity key 1,110  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Heated second row seats   350
Premium Tier   2,950
Class III trailer hitch   550
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700
Class IV trailer hitch 474  
iPod integration 349  
Proximity key 1,032  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Heated second row seats   320
Premium Tier   2,715
Class III trailer hitch   505
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645
Options (change) 1,995 6,950
Options (change) 1,855 6,395
Destination 875 995
Total Price $80,245 $62,595
Total Invoice $74,689 $58,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,700
Model Year20082019
ModelGLX3
TrimGL550M40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8355hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/50-19
Total Price$80,245$62,595
Adjustments for Features-2,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,995$62,595
Total Invoice$74,689$58,895
Adjustments for Features-2,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,595$58,895

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082019
ModelGLX3
TrimGL550M40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
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 
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 headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,855$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082019
ModelGLX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.8 in
Length200.6 in185.9 in
Width76.0 in74.4 in
Height72.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight5,434 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.4 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 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested116554%

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