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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: $62,000

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $13,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,145

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $13,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGL
Trim528i535i550iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $55,900
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $51,987
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Cold Weather Package 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,670
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   710
iPod integration     400 375
Rearview camera     400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350  
Heating Package       810
Premium II Package       8,600
Leather seating surfaces       2,100
Proximity key       1,110
Voice control for nav and audio       510
Adaptive cruise control       2,200
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Cold Weather Package 955 955 955  
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,483
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   660
iPod integration     365 349
Rearview camera     365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320  
Heating Package       753
Premium II Package       7,998
Leather seating surfaces       1,953
Proximity key       1,032
Voice control for nav and audio       474
Adaptive cruise control       2,046
Options (change) 16,075 15,175 9,475 19,085
Options (change) 14,625 13,805 8,620 17,748
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $62,000 $66,150 $70,550 $75,860
Total Invoice $57,145 $60,970 $65,080 $70,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,605
Model Year2011201120112008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGL
Trim528i535i550iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$62,000$66,150$70,550$75,860
Adjustments for Features-600-6000-5,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,400$65,550$70,550$70,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,150$0
Total Invoice$57,145$60,970$65,080$70,610
Adjustments for Features-553-5530-5,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,592$60,417$65,080$65,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$8,488$0

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

Model Year2011201120112008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGL
Trim528i535i550iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote   $200
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,615$5,615$5,015$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$600$0$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments-553-5530-5,413

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

Model Year20112008
Model5-SeriesGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in121.1 in
Length193.1 in200.6 in
Width73.2 in76.0 in
Height57.6 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
18.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.483.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested99035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested99035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Total Requested425075%
Total Not Requested144025%

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