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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: $51,345

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $32,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,315

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $30,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGLSGLSGLS3-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $37,500
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $34,680
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Navigation system       2,150
Premium Package       1,900
Sport Package       1,650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       100
Cold Weather Package       900
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Adaptive cruise control       2,400
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Roof rails       100
App support       250
Convenience Package       2,350
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Navigation system       1,955
Premium Package       1,730
Sport Package       1,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       90
Cold Weather Package       820
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Adaptive cruise control       2,135
Auto-dimming headlights       230
Roof rails       90
App support       230
Convenience Package       2,140
Options (change) 13,420 2,340 380 12,950
Options (change) 12,483 2,177 353 11,740
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $83,965 $98,285 $126,675 $51,345
Total Invoice $78,160 $91,476 $117,877 $47,315

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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: $21,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,605
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGLSGLSGLS3-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8230hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/45-17
Total Price$83,965$98,285$126,675$51,345
Adjustments for Features-11,000-13,190-16,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,965$85,095$109,935$51,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,130$36,970$0
Total Invoice$78,160$91,476$117,877$47,315
Adjustments for Features-10,240-12,276-15,5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,920$79,200$102,300$47,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,280$34,380$0

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

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelGLSGLSGLS3-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$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 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$15,215$17,405$20,955$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,000$13,190$16,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,240-12,276-15,5770

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGLS3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in108.7 in
Length202.0 in178.2 in
Width76.1 in71.5 in
Height72.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.6 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 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested134055%
Total Not Requested110045%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested157595%
Total Not Requested755%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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