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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: $50,385

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $27,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,310

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $26,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelGLSGLSGLSX3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $38,600
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $35,510
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Obstacle detection, rear 970     700
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     475
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Cold Weather Package       1,000
Sport Package       2,300
Premium Package       2,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
HD radio       350
Deep-tinted rear windows       350
Rear side airbags       385
Navigation system       1,800
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Obstacle detection, rear 902     635
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     430
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Cold Weather Package       910
Sport Package       2,095
Premium Package       2,550
Xenon HID headlights       730
HD radio       315
Deep-tinted rear windows       320
Rear side airbags       350
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 7,510 1,710 0 10,960
Options (change) 6,986 1,591 0 9,975
Destination 995 995 995 825
Total Price $78,055 $97,655 $126,295 $50,385
Total Invoice $72,663 $90,890 $117,524 $46,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,627
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelGLSGLSGLSX3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8260hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/50-18
Total Price$78,055$97,655$126,295$50,385
Adjustments for Features-7,225-12,255-15,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,830$85,400$110,390$50,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,570$39,560$0
Total Invoice$72,663$90,890$117,524$46,310
Adjustments for Features-6,726-11,406-14,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,937$79,484$102,724$46,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,547$36,787$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelGLSGLSGLSX3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0si
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40 
Cargo organizer   $100
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100 
App support $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot $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
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $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 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
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 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 
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 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,940$17,970$21,620$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,225$12,255$15,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,726-11,406-14,8000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X3

Model Year20182008
ModelGLSX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in110.1 in
Length202.0 in179.7 in
Width76.1 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.8 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 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
235/50HR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202596%
Total Not Requested754%

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