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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: $62,925

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $23,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,505

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $23,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim530iGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $85,300
Base Invoice $46,955 $79,329
Comfort seats 1,200  
Premium Package 2,100  
Navigation system 1,800  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Premium Sound Package 1,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Rear side airbags 385  
Heated second row seats 350  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Cargo tray   160
Heated steering wheel   225
Comfort seats 1,090  
Premium Package 1,910  
Navigation system 1,640  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Premium Sound Package 1,640  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Rear side airbags 350  
Heated second row seats 320  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio 540  
Cargo tray   149
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 10,830 385
Options (change) 9,855 358
Destination 695 875
Total Price $62,925 $86,560
Total Invoice $57,505 $80,562

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,872
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim530iGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17295/40-21
Total Price$62,925$86,560
Adjustments for Features0-6,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,925$79,915
Total Invoice$57,505$80,562
Adjustments for Features0-6,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,505$74,377

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

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim530iGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,015$11,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,185

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL features.

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

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in121.1 in
Length191.2 in200.6 in
Width72.7 in76.0 in
Height58.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.6 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft383.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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