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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: $51,245

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $19,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,820

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $17,947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL350xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,950 $42,000
Base Invoice $56,684 $39,320
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,900  
Lighting Package 970  
Obstacle detection, rear 790  
Premium 2 Package 5,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430  
Driver Assistance Package   950
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   3,200
Steering-linked headlights   900
Heated front seats   500
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Leather seating surfaces 1,767  
Lighting Package 902  
Obstacle detection, rear 735  
Premium 2 Package 5,534  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330  
Driver Assistance Package   865
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,910
Steering-linked headlights   820
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 10,760 8,250
Options (change) 10,008 7,505
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $70,785 $51,245
Total Invoice $65,767 $47,820

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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: $16,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,858
Model Year20102015
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL350xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20245/50-18
Total Price$70,785$51,245
Adjustments for Features-3,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,460$51,245
Total Invoice$65,767$47,820
Adjustments for Features-3,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,678$47,820

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102015
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL350xDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,765$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0890

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102015
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 Weight5,423 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested239074%
Total Not Requested82526%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested130043%
Total Not Requested170057%

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