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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: $46,595

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,045

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,186

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelGLKGLK3-Series
TrimGLK250GLK350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,590 $37,090 $37,500
Base Invoice $35,889 $34,494 $34,680
Leather Package 2,100 2,100  
Premium 1 Package 3,450 3,450  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550
Heated front seats 750 750 500
Proximity key 650 650 500
Steering-linked headlights     900
Navigation system     2,150
Premium Package     1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Roof rails     100
App support     250
Leather Package 1,953 1,953  
Premium 1 Package 3,209 3,209  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500
Heated front seats 698 698 455
Proximity key 605 605 455
Steering-linked headlights     820
Navigation system     1,955
Premium Package     1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Roof rails     90
App support     230
Options (change) 12,720 12,720 8,200
Options (change) 11,832 11,832 7,470
Destination 905 905 895
Total Price $52,215 $50,715 $46,595
Total Invoice $48,626 $47,231 $43,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $599
Model Year201320132012
ModelGLKGLK3-Series
TrimGLK250GLK350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-19235/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$52,215$50,715$46,595
Adjustments for Features-5,350-3,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,865$47,065$46,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0
Total Invoice$48,626$47,231$43,045
Adjustments for Features-4,982-3,3990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,644$43,832$43,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$0

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

Model Year201320132012
ModelGLKGLK3-Series
TrimGLK250GLK350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,240$5,540$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,350$3,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,982-3,3990

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

Model Year20132012
ModelGLK3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase108.5 in108.7 in
Length178.3 in178.2 in
Width74.3 in71.5 in
Height66.9 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.3 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.7 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK250

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested71554%
Total Not Requested60046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
AC power outlet100No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested202582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested71554%
Total Not Requested60046%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested1115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested152592%
Total Not Requested1258%

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