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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: $64,055

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $15,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,110

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $15,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim535iGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $55,950 $77,375
Base Invoice $51,655 $71,959
Multicontour seats 1,200  
Premium Package 1,050  
Navigation system 1,900  
Value Package 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Rear side airbags 385  
Proximity key 1,000 1,110
Heated second row seats 350  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Cargo tray   160
iPod integration   375
Heated steering wheel   0
Multicontour seats 1,090  
Premium Package 955  
Navigation system 1,730  
Value Package 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Rear side airbags 350  
Proximity key 910 1,032
Heated second row seats 320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Cargo tray   149
iPod integration   349
Heated steering wheel   0
Options (change) 7,230 1,645
Options (change) 6,580 1,530
Destination 875 875
Total Price $64,055 $79,895
Total Invoice $59,110 $74,364

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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: $9,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,674
Model Year20102008
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim535iGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17295/40-21
Total Price$64,055$79,895
Adjustments for Features0-5,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,055$73,900
Total Invoice$59,110$74,364
Adjustments for Features0-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,110$68,784

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

Model Year20102008
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim535iGL550
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
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 tray $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
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$5,400$11,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,580

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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 Year20102008
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.5,281 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

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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550

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

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