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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $84,875

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $8,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,675

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $8,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
Model5-SeriesGLSGLSGLS
Trim550iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,300 $68,700 $93,850 $124,100
Base Invoice $61,675 $63,891 $87,281 $115,413
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700      
Luxury Seating Package 1,300      
Cold Weather Package 950      
Dynamic Handling Package 3,500      
LED headlights 1,900      
Executive Package 2,950      
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 160 160 160
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950 1,950 1,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 590   0
Multicontour seats   1,100    
Lighting Package   1,390    
Premium 1 Package   3,830    
Parking Assist Package   1,290    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375  
designo Edition   4,900 4,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720    
Power door closers   550    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570    
Heated second row seats   620 620  
Active stabilizer bars   3,700 2,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545      
Luxury Seating Package 1,185      
Cold Weather Package 865      
Dynamic Handling Package 3,185      
LED headlights 1,730      
Executive Package 2,685      
Wood trim, alternative type 985 149 149 149
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,814 1,814 1,814
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 549   0
Multicontour seats   1,023    
Lighting Package   1,293    
Premium 1 Package   3,562    
Parking Assist Package   1,200    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279  
designo Edition   4,557 3,906  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670    
Power door closers   512    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530    
Heated second row seats   577 577  
Active stabilizer bars   3,441 2,697  
Options (change) 17,580 23,620 11,205 2,110
Options (change) 16,005 21,970 10,422 1,963
Destination 995 925 925 925
Total Price $84,875 $93,245 $105,980 $127,135
Total Invoice $78,675 $86,786 $98,628 $118,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,791
Model Year2016201720172017
Model5-SeriesGLSGLSGLS
Trim550iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine443hp V8362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 1680, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$84,875$93,245$105,980$127,135
Adjustments for Features0-6,790-8,130-8,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,875$86,455$97,850$119,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,395$32,600
Total Invoice$78,675$86,786$98,628$118,301
Adjustments for Features0-6,320-7,566-7,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,675$80,466$91,062$110,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,596$30,316

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year2016201720172017
Model5-SeriesGLSGLSGLS
Trim550iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
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
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
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat$50   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay 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
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Text dictation$50   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice recorder$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   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
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 
Ceramic controls$0   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Total Value of Features$6,225$13,015$14,355$14,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,790$8,130$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,320-7,566-7,519

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20162017
Model5-SeriesGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in121.1 in
Length193.4 in202.0 in
Width73.2 in76.1 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.449.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.493.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
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 Requested209086%
Total Not Requested35014%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

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