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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: $56,945

BMW X3 sDrive30i   
Difference: $27,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010202020202020
ModelGLX3X3X3
TrimGL550sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $82,850 $41,950 $43,950 $55,900
Class IV trailer hitch 540      
Heated steering wheel 0      
M Sport Design   4,100 4,100  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Heated second row seats   350 350 350
Premium Tier   3,300 3,300 2,950
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350 350 350
Class III trailer hitch   550 550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 700
Panoramic sunroof   1,200 1,200  
Class IV trailer hitch 502      
Heated steering wheel 0      
M Sport Design   3,770 3,770  
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505
Temporary spare tire   140 140 140
Heated second row seats   320 320 320
Premium Tier   3,035 3,035 2,715
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320 320 320
Class III trailer hitch   505 505 505
Leather seating surfaces   1,565 1,565 1,565
Adaptive dampers - electrical   920 920 645
Panoramic sunroof   1,105 1,105  
Options (change) 540 14,000 14,000 7,300
Options (change) 502 12,875 12,875 6,715
Destination 875 995 995 995
Total Price $84,265 $56,945 $58,945 $64,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,774
Model Year2010202020202020
ModelGLX3X3X3
TrimGL550sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine382hp V8248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$84,265$56,945$58,945$64,195
Adjustments for Features-4,5150-1,700-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,750$56,945$57,245$62,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$300$5,100

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year2010202020202020
ModelGLX3X3X3
TrimGL550sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50$50
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Class IV trailer hitch$300   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0$0$0
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$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$350$350
Headlight washers$50   
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750 
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$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
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$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,730$7,215$8,915$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$0$1,700$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2020-400-258

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20102020
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 Weight5,347 lb.4,042 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 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested101547%
Total Not Requested115053%

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