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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: $58,345

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $23,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,290

BMW X3 xDrive28d   
Difference: $21,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelGLX3
TrimGL350 BlueTECxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,600 $42,000
Base Invoice $59,148 $39,320
Premium 1 Package 4,410  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Lighting Package 1,390  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 950
Multicontour seats 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Sunshades, second row 380 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
M Sport Package   2,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Navigation system   2,150
Dynamic Handling Package   1,300
Premium Package   3,200
Steering-linked headlights   900
Semi-automated parking system   500
Heated front seats   500
Around view cameras   750
Premium 1 Package 4,101  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Lighting Package 1,293  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 865
Multicontour seats 1,023  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Sunshades, second row 353 230
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
M Sport Package   2,185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Navigation system   1,955
Dynamic Handling Package   1,185
Premium Package   2,910
Steering-linked headlights   820
Semi-automated parking system   455
Heated front seats   455
Around view cameras   685
Options (change) 17,050 15,350
Options (change) 15,858 13,975
Destination 925 995
Total Price $81,575 $58,345
Total Invoice $75,931 $54,290

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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: $18,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,383
Model Year20152015
ModelGLX3
TrimGL350 BlueTECxDrive28d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D180hp I4 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG27/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19245/45-19
Total Price$81,575$58,345
Adjustments for Features-4,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,000$58,345
Total Invoice$75,931$54,290
Adjustments for Features-4,2580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,673$54,290

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152015
ModelGLX3
TrimGL350 BlueTECxDrive28d
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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$11,365$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2580

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3

Model Year20152015
ModelGLX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in110.6 in
Length201.6 in183.8 in
Width76.4 in74.1 in
Height72.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight5,467 lb.4,230 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 in36.5 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X3 specs.

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
Proximity key250Yes
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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested206580%
Total Not Requested52520%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Bodyside cladding100No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/45WR19 tires400No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested91582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested265088%
Total Not Requested35012%

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