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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: $58,235

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $29,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,790

BMW 3-Series 328d   
Difference: $26,738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLS3-Series3-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $43,415 $42,020
Lighting Package 1,390        
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
Multicontour seats 1,100        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800        
Special order charge 250        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375      
Parking Assist Package 1,290        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090      
Heated steering wheel 250 250   190 190
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 250 250
Heated second row seats 620 620   350 350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0    
Driving Assistance Package       500 500
Convenience Tier       850 850
Premium Tier       2,900 2,900
Luxury Design       0 0
Executive Tier       3,100 3,100
Obstacle detection, rear       600 600
Apple CarPlay support       300 300
Blind spot warning system       500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200
Track Handling Package         2,300
Lighting Package 1,293        
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
Multicontour seats 1,023        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744        
Special order charge 233        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279      
Parking Assist Package 1,200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     505 505
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014      
Heated steering wheel 233 233   175 175
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 230 230
Heated second row seats 577 577   320 320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0    
Driving Assistance Package       460 460
Convenience Tier       780 780
Premium Tier       2,670 2,670
Luxury Design       0 0
Executive Tier       2,850 2,850
Obstacle detection, rear       550 550
Apple CarPlay support       275 275
Blind spot warning system       460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,105 1,105
Track Handling Package         2,115
Options (change) 17,040 3,715 380 11,290 13,590
Options (change) 15,851 3,456 353 10,380 12,495
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $87,585 $99,660 $126,675 $58,235 $59,035
Total Invoice $81,528 $92,755 $117,877 $54,790 $55,510

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,106
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLS3-Series3-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$87,585$99,660$126,675$58,235$59,035
Adjustments for Features-6,050-7,440-9,0900-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,535$92,220$117,585$58,235$58,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,685$36,050$0$350
Total Invoice$81,528$92,755$117,877$54,790$55,510
Adjustments for Features-5,632-6,925-8,4590-423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,896$85,830$109,418$54,790$55,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,934$33,522$0$297

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLS3-Series3-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
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  
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$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50 $50$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 
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 area partition net   $40$40
Cargo net $40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rails   $250$250
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  
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
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  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
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  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$13,040$14,430$16,080$6,990$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,050$7,440$9,090$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,632-6,925-8,4590-423

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLS3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length202.0 in182.0 in
Width76.1 in71.3 in
Height72.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.0 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 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested199082%
Total Not Requested45018%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested95041%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested111567%
Total Not Requested55033%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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