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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: $65,505

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $18,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,405

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $17,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim535iGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $82,850
Base Invoice $50,230 $77,051
Premium Package 2,500  
Navigation system 1,900  
Multicontour seats 1,200  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Rear side airbags 385  
Heated second row seats 350  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Heated steering wheel   0
Premium Package 2,275  
Navigation system 1,730  
Multicontour seats 1,090  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Rear side airbags 350  
Heated second row seats 320  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Heated steering wheel   0
Options (change) 10,280 0
Options (change) 9,350 0
Destination 825 875
Total Price $65,505 $83,725
Total Invoice $60,405 $77,926

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,615
Model Year20082010
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim535iGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17295/40-21
Total Price$65,505$83,725
Adjustments for Features0-6,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,505$77,380
Total Invoice$60,405$77,926
Adjustments for Features0-5,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,405$72,020

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

Model Year20082010
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim535iGL550
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 
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 organizer$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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$5,440$11,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,906

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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 Year20082010
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 Weight3,660 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 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Multicontour 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 seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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