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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,945

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $61,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,975

BMW X3 M40i   
Difference: $56,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGLSX3
TrimAMG GLS63M40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $125,300 $54,300
Base Invoice $116,529 $51,180
Class IV trailer hitch 575  
Black exterior trim (optional) 300  
Sunshades, second row 380 250
Driving Assistance Package   900
Premium Tier   2,950
Parking Assistance Package   700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Temporary spare tire   150
Apple CarPlay support   300
Heated second row seats   350
Cooled or ventilated front seats   350
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Class III trailer hitch   550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700
Class IV trailer hitch 535  
Black exterior trim (optional) 279  
Sunshades, second row 353 230
Driving Assistance Package   830
Premium Tier   2,715
Parking Assistance Package   645
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Temporary spare tire   140
Apple CarPlay support   275
Heated second row seats   320
Cooled or ventilated front seats   320
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Class III trailer hitch   505
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,105
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645
Options (change) 1,255 10,650
Options (change) 1,167 9,800
Destination 995 995
Total Price $127,550 $65,945
Total Invoice $118,691 $61,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 M40i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,235
Model Year20182018
ModelGLSX3
TrimAMG GLS63M40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine550hp V8355hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/50-19
Total Price$127,550$65,945
Adjustments for Features-6,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$120,585$65,945
Total Invoice$118,691$61,975
Adjustments for Features-6,4810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$112,210$61,975

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSX3
TrimAMG GLS63M40i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Class IV trailer hitch$300 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition $200
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$14,605$7,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4810

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in112.8 in
Length202.0 in185.9 in
Width76.1 in74.4 in
Height72.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.4 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 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested111552%
Total Not Requested105048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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