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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $83,885

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $7,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $78,545

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $6,781

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Model Year20182016
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $60,750 $64,550
Base Invoice $57,180 $60,032
Third-row seat 1,700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
M Sport Design 4,350  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,200  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Executive Tier 2,800  
Luxury Seating Package 1,000  
Adaptive M Suspension 900  
Night vision 2,300 1,780
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Heated second row seats 350 620
Heated steering wheel 190 250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200  
Multicontour seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,410
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
designo Edition   4,800
Power door closers   550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Special order charge   250
Third-row seat 1,565  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335  
M Sport Design 4,000  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,105  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Executive Tier 2,575  
Luxury Seating Package 920  
Adaptive M Suspension 830  
Night vision 2,115 1,655
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Heated second row seats 320 577
Heated steering wheel 175 233
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 1,814
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105  
Multicontour seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   4,101
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
designo Edition   4,464
Power door closers   512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 22,140 26,200
Options (change) 20,370 24,369
Destination 995 925
Total Price $83,885 $91,675
Total Invoice $78,545 $85,326

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,976
Model Year20182016
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/55-19
Total Price$83,885$91,675
Adjustments for Features0-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,885$90,810
Total Invoice$78,545$85,326
Adjustments for Features0-805
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,545$84,521

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182016
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,050$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-805

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20182016
ModelX5GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in121.0 in
Length193.2 in201.6 in
Width76.3 in76.4 in
Height69.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,930 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 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
22.9 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.949.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested137595%
Total Not Requested755%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested130059%
Total Not Requested90041%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
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 seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, configurable150Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested256592%
Total Not Requested2258%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

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