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

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

Lowest Total Price: $56,300

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $28,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,885

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $27,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelGLSGLSGLS3-Series3-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $34,080 $39,880
Lighting Package 1,390        
Multicontour seats 1,100        
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Parking Assist Package 1,290        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250     1,900 1,900
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800     1,000 1,000
Heated steering wheel 250 250      
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     550 550
Premium Package       3,100 2,200
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       875 875
Sport Line       2,750 1,950
Driver Assistance Plus       700 700
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
Steering-linked headlights       900  
Cold Weather Package       950 950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500
Semi-automated parking system       500 500
App support       250 250
Lighting Package 1,293        
Multicontour seats 1,023        
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Parking Assist Package 1,200        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093     1,730 1,730
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744     910 910
Heated steering wheel 233 233      
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     500 500
Premium Package       2,820 2,000
Harman/Kardon 600W 16 speakers       795 795
Sport Line       2,505 1,775
Driver Assistance Plus       635 635
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
Steering-linked headlights       820  
Cold Weather Package       865 865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475
Semi-automated parking system       455 455
App support       230 230
Options (change) 15,320 870 0 18,525 15,925
Options (change) 14,251 810 0 16,880 14,510
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $84,945 $95,645 $125,025 $56,300 $60,000
Total Invoice $79,067 $89,016 $116,338 $51,885 $55,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,557
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelGLSGLSGLS3-Series3-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$84,945$95,645$125,025$56,300$60,000
Adjustments for Features-11,415-10,905-14,7550-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,530$84,740$110,270$56,300$58,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,210$36,740$0$2,550
Total Invoice$79,067$89,016$116,338$51,885$55,315
Adjustments for Features-10,625-10,149-13,7300-1,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,442$78,867$102,608$51,885$54,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,425$34,166$0$2,370

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

Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelGLSGLSGLS3-Series3-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
6-speed manual   $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850$850
Cruise control $150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150 $150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo net $40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$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  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats  $50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$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  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$16,915$16,405$20,255$5,500$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,415$10,905$14,755$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,625-10,149-13,7300-1,060

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

Model Year20172013
ModelGLS3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length202.0 in182.5 in
Width76.1 in71.3 in
Height72.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.1 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length 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?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested149061%
Total Not Requested95039%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested210086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested1015100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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