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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: $63,575

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $57,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,095

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $54,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim530iGL63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $119,450
Base Invoice $46,955 $111,089
Comfort seats 1,200  
Premium Package 2,100  
Navigation system 1,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Heated second row seats 350  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Rear side airbags 385  
Satellite radio 595  
Proximity key 1,000  
Sunshades, second row 250 380
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Comfort seats 1,090  
Premium Package 1,910  
Navigation system 1,640  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Heated second row seats 320  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Rear side airbags 350  
Satellite radio 540  
Proximity key 910  
Sunshades, second row 230 353
Adaptive cruise control 2,000  
Options (change) 11,480 380
Options (change) 10,445 353
Destination 695 925
Total Price $63,575 $120,755
Total Invoice $58,095 $112,367

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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: $44,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,775
Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim530iGL63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17295/40-21
Total Price$63,575$120,755
Adjustments for Features0-12,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,575$108,400
Total Invoice$58,095$112,367
Adjustments for Features0-11,497
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,095$100,870

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

Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim530iGL63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
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
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,790$17,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,497

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

Model Year20062015
Model5-SeriesGL
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in121.0 in
Length191.2 in201.6 in
Width72.7 in76.4 in
Height58.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,232 lb.5,687 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 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
17.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.649.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft393.8 ft3

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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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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