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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: $53,295

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $25,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,130

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $24,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420122012
ModelGLGLGLGLX3X3
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,000 $64,550 $88,600 $118,160 $37,100 $42,700
Base Invoice $58,590 $60,032 $82,398 $109,889 $34,310 $39,465
Multicontour seats 1,100 1,100        
Premium 1 Package 3,680 3,680        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390        
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,450        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800 800        
Special order charge 250 250 250 250    
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Proximity key 650 650        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620   450 450
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720     550 550
Cold Weather Package         700 700
Premium Package         3,450 3,450
M Sport Package         3,000  
Convenience Package         1,700  
Technology Package         3,200 3,200
Dynamic Handling Package         1,400 1,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
App support         250 250
Sport Activity Package           1,750
Multicontour seats 1,023 1,023        
Premium 1 Package 3,422 3,422        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293        
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,349        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744 744        
Special order charge 233 233 233 233    
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Proximity key 605 605        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577   410 410
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670     500 500
Cold Weather Package         635 635
Premium Package         3,140 3,140
M Sport Package         2,730  
Convenience Package         1,545  
Technology Package         2,910 2,910
Dynamic Handling Package         1,275 1,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
App support         230 230
Sport Activity Package           1,595
Options (change) 15,290 15,290 2,590 630 15,300 12,350
Options (change) 14,223 14,223 2,410 586 13,925 11,245
Destination 925 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $79,215 $80,765 $92,115 $119,715 $53,295 $55,945
Total Invoice $73,738 $75,180 $85,733 $111,400 $49,130 $51,605

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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: $20,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,324
Model Year201420142014201420122012
ModelGLGLGLGLX3X3
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMGxDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V8429hp V8550hp V8240hp I6300hp 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)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$79,215$80,765$92,115$119,715$53,295$55,945
Adjustments for Features-5,775-5,775-7,490-11,315-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,440$74,990$84,625$108,400$53,195$55,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,550$11,185$34,960$0$2,750
Total Invoice$73,738$75,180$85,733$111,400$49,130$51,605
Adjustments for Features-5,376-5,376-6,971-10,529-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,362$69,804$78,762$100,871$49,038$51,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,442$10,400$32,509$0$2,567

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year201420142014201420122012
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
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  
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$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  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
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  
Total Value of Features$12,140$12,140$13,855$17,680$6,465$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$5,775$7,490$11,315$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,376-5,376-6,971-10,529-920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20142012
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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested310094%
Total Not Requested1906%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside cladding100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/50WR18 tires400No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested232592%
Total Not Requested1908%
Sport Activity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1915100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested70088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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