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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,125

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $4,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,740

BMW 3-Series 320i   
Difference: $4,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelGLK3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLK350320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,880 $32,550 $36,850 $43,150 $49,650
Base Invoice $33,368 $30,125 $34,080 $39,880 $45,860
Leather seating surfaces 1,780 1,450      
Premium 1 Package 3,200        
Lighting Package 985        
Obstacle detection, rear 800   750 750 750
Multimedia Package 3,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats 750   500 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Premium Package   3,200 3,100 2,200 2,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950      
Wood trim   500      
Cold Weather Package   950      
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000 1,000
Rearview camera     400 400 400
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Leather seating surfaces 1,655 1,320      
Premium 1 Package 2,976        
Lighting Package 916        
Obstacle detection, rear 744   685 685 685
Multimedia Package 2,790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats 698   455 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Premium Package   2,910 2,820 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865      
Wood trim   455      
Cold Weather Package   865      
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910 910
Rearview camera     365 365 365
DUPL Voice texting capability         0
Options (change) 11,895 10,650 9,350 7,550 7,550
Options (change) 11,062 9,690 8,510 6,870 6,870
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Total Price $48,650 $44,125 $47,125 $51,625 $58,125
Total Invoice $45,305 $40,740 $43,515 $47,675 $53,655

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 320i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,316
Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelGLK3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLK350320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6180hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT7M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$48,650$44,125$47,125$51,625$58,125
Adjustments for Features-2,4150-250-1,400-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,235$44,125$46,875$50,225$56,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,750$6,100$12,525
Total Invoice$45,305$40,740$43,515$47,675$53,655
Adjustments for Features-2,2490-231-1,293-1,362
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,056$40,740$43,284$46,382$52,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,544$5,642$11,553

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122013201320132013
ModelGLK3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGLK350320i328i335iActiveHybrid 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power liftgate$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DUPL Voice texting capability    $50
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,765$3,350$3,600$4,750$4,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$0$250$1,400$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2490-231-1,293-1,362

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLK vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelGLK3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.5 in110.6 in
Length178.3 in182.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height66.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested104082%
Total Not Requested22518%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested217581%
Total Not Requested52519%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested55055%
Total Not Requested45045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested195080%
Total Not Requested50020%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested94093%
Total Not Requested757%

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