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

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

Lowest Total Price: $85,275

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,040

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $6,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
Model5-SeriesGLGLGLGL
Trim550iGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,300 $64,550 $66,200 $91,300 $122,100
Base Invoice $61,675 $60,032 $61,566 $84,909 $112,623
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        
Executive Package 2,950        
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 160 160 160 160
Night vision 2,300 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800       0
designo Edition   4,800 4,800 4,100  
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 1,950  
Premium 1 Package   4,410 4,410    
Parking Assist Package   1,290 1,290    
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390    
Multicontour seats   1,100 1,100    
Active stabilizer bars   2,900 2,900 2,900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800 800    
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Heated second row seats   620 620 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570    
Power door closers   550 550    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720    
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        
Executive Package 2,685        
Wood trim, alternative type 985 149 149 149 149
Night vision 2,095 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730       0
designo Edition   4,464 4,464 3,813  
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 1,814  
Premium 1 Package   4,101 4,101    
Parking Assist Package   1,200 1,200    
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293    
Multicontour seats   1,023 1,023    
Active stabilizer bars   2,697 2,697 2,697  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744 744    
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
Heated second row seats   577 577 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530    
Power door closers   512 512    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670    
Options (change) 17,980 26,090 26,090 13,710 4,140
Options (change) 16,370 24,266 24,266 12,752 3,851
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Total Price $85,275 $91,565 $93,215 $105,935 $127,165
Total Invoice $79,040 $85,223 $86,757 $98,586 $117,399

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $864
Model Year20162016201620162016
Model5-SeriesGLGLGLGL
Trim550iGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine443hp V8240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 1680, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$85,275$91,565$93,215$105,935$127,165
Adjustments for Features0-5,715-5,865-7,130-8,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,275$85,850$87,350$98,805$119,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$12,955$33,310
Total Invoice$79,040$85,223$86,757$98,586$117,399
Adjustments for Features0-5,319-5,459-6,635-7,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,040$79,904$81,298$91,951$110,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,394$12,047$30,105

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

Model Year20162016201620162016
Model5-SeriesGLGLGLGL
Trim550iGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550AMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75$75
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50    
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50    
Pedestrian detection, night$50    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 $150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Handwriting recognition$200    
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$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$225
Text dictation$50    
USB port$25    
Voice recorder$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls$0    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Total Value of Features$6,475$12,190$12,340$13,605$14,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,715$5,865$7,130$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,319-5,459-6,635-7,390

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

Model Year20162016
Model5-SeriesGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in121.0 in
Length193.4 in201.6 in
Width73.2 in76.4 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,372 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 detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
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 GL GL350 BlueTEC

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested241591%
Total Not Requested2259%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested241591%
Total Not Requested2259%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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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