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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $80,575 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||
| Difference: $6,480 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | 3-Series |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $69,550 | $94,950 | $125,300 | $69,900 |
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,830 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,100 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 800 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | |||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,290 | |||
| designo Edition | 4,900 | 4,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 160 | 160 | 160 | 1,080 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 300 | 300 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | |||
| Executive Package | 4,100 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 500 | |||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,650 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | 300 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 500 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | |||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,562 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,023 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 744 | |||
| Special order charge | 233 | |||
| Parking Assist Package | 1,200 | |||
| designo Edition | 4,557 | 3,906 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 505 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | ||
| Wood trim, alternative type | 149 | 149 | 149 | 995 |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | |||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | 279 | 279 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | 0 | |||
| Executive Package | 3,770 | |||
| Driving Assistance Package | 460 | |||
| Full Merino Leather | 2,435 | |||
| Apple CarPlay support | 275 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | 460 | |||
| Sunroof | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 16,510 | 5,280 | 460 | 9,680 |
| Options (change) | 15,357 | 4,911 | 428 | 8,900 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 |
| Total Price | $87,055 | $101,225 | $126,755 | $80,575 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450 | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,685 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,539 | ||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | 3-Series |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 449hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 473hp I6 |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 600, 16 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 | 275/40-18 |
| Total Price | $87,055 | $101,225 | $126,755 | $80,575 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,165 | -9,555 | -11,905 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $78,890 | $91,670 | $114,850 | $80,575 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $12,780 | $35,960 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | GLS | GLS | GLS | 3-Series |
| Trim | GLS450 | GLS550 | AMG GLS63 | M3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| 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, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||
| Heated / cooled cup holders, front row | $75 | $75 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $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 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Wide-view front camera | $150 | |||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $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 | |||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Black exterior trim (optional) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | ||
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |||
| S Voice support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| 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 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | $650 | $650 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Performance steering system (optional) | $0 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Downshift rev matching | $50 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,590 | $14,980 | $17,330 | $5,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,165 | $9,555 | $11,905 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,600 | -8,893 | -11,078 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2018 | 2021 |
| Model | GLS | 3-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 112.2 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 185.7 in |
| Width | 76.1 in | 71.9 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,401 lb. | 3,590 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 15.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 38.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 56.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 54.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 35.2 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 1000 | Yes |
| Adaptive headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | Yes |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1990 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 18% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 47% |
| Parking Assist Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 900 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 31% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550
| designo Edition | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | Yes |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Synthetic suede headliner | 650 | No |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 700 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 59% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 41% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Executive Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 27% |
| Driving Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Full Merino Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | -450 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 450 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 136% |
| Total Not Requested | -450 | -36% |
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