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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: $42,655

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $24,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,060

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $23,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL3503.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,950 $36,800
Base Invoice $57,614 $33,670
Cargo tray 160  
Lighting Package 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 475
Heated steering wheel 225 150
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Premium Package   1,800
Xenon HID headlights   800
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Rear side airbags   385
Heated front seats   500
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Cargo tray 149  
Lighting Package 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 430
Heated steering wheel 209 135
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Premium Package   1,640
Xenon HID headlights   730
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Rear side airbags   350
Heated front seats   455
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 4,820 5,160
Options (change) 4,483 4,695
Destination 875 695
Total Price $67,645 $42,655
Total Invoice $62,972 $39,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,910
Model Year20112006
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL3503.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8225hp I6
TransmissionT7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19235/55-17
Total Price$67,645$42,655
Adjustments for Features-3,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,420$42,655
Total Invoice$62,972$39,060
Adjustments for Features-3,0020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,970$39,060

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelGLX3
TrimGL450 / GL3503.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
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
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,690$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0020

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelGLX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in110.1 in
Length200.6 in179.7 in
Width76.0 in73.0 in
Height72.4 in66.0 in
Curb Weight5,346 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.8 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft371.0 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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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