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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: $55,275

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $24,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,965

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $23,587

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelGLGLGLGLX3X3
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,000 $64,550 $88,600 $118,160 $39,800 $44,900
Base Invoice $58,590 $60,032 $82,398 $109,889 $36,795 $41,490
Premium 1 Package 3,680 3,680        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390        
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290        
Multicontour seats 1,100 1,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720     550 550
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 250 250
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Lane departure warning 875 875        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800 800        
Proximity key 650 650        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,450        
Driver Assistance Plus         700 700
Driver Assistance Package         950 950
Navigation system         2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package         950 950
Dynamic Handling Package         1,300 1,300
M Sport Package         3,000 3,000
Premium Package         3,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights         900  
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
Around view cameras         350 350
Premium 1 Package 3,422 3,422        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293        
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200        
Multicontour seats 1,023 1,023        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670     500 500
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353 230 230
Special order charge 233 233 233 233    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Lane departure warning 814 814        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744 744        
Proximity key 605 605        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,349        
Driver Assistance Plus         635 635
Driver Assistance Package         865 865
Navigation system         1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package         865 865
Dynamic Handling Package         1,185 1,185
M Sport Package         2,730 2,730
Premium Package         2,910 2,000
Xenon HID headlights         820  
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
Around view cameras         320 320
Options (change) 16,165 16,165 2,590 630 14,550 12,650
Options (change) 15,037 15,037 2,410 586 13,245 11,515
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $80,090 $81,640 $92,115 $119,715 $55,275 $58,475
Total Invoice $74,552 $75,994 $85,733 $111,400 $50,965 $53,930

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,328
Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelGLGLGLGLX3X3
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$80,090$81,640$92,115$119,715$55,275$58,475
Adjustments for Features-5,650-5,650-6,965-10,79000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,440$75,990$85,150$108,925$55,275$58,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$10,710$34,485$0$3,200
Total Invoice$74,552$75,994$85,733$111,400$50,965$53,930
Adjustments for Features-5,259-5,259-6,482-10,04100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,293$70,735$79,251$101,359$50,965$53,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,442$9,958$32,066$0$2,965

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year201420142014201420142014
ModelGLGLGLGLX3X3
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo mat    $40$40
Cargo net  $40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300$300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Running boards  $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats   $50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,240$12,240$13,555$17,380$6,590$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,650$5,650$6,965$10,790$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,259-5,259-6,482-10,04100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142014
ModelGLX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in110.6 in
Length201.6 in183.0 in
Width76.4 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight5,402 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested166571%
Total Not Requested67529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested166571%
Total Not Requested67529%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested265091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/45WR19 tires400No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested65052%
Total Not Requested60048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%

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