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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: $86,050

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $41,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,225

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $38,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim550iAMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $60,200 $122,100
Base Invoice $55,585 $112,623
Convenience Package 1,700  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200  
Cold Weather Package 650  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
AWD 2,300  
Premium Package 2 2,400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
Around view cameras 800  
App support 250  
Night vision 2,600 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Sunshades, second row   380
Special order charge   250
Convenience Package 1,545  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 590  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
AWD 2,115  
Premium Package 2 2,185  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Folding second row seats 430  
Around view cameras 730  
App support 230  
Night vision 2,365 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,814
Sunshades, second row   353
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 24,975 4,360
Options (change) 22,765 4,055
Destination 875 925
Total Price $86,050 $127,385
Total Invoice $79,225 $117,603

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,688
Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim550iAMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$86,050$127,385
Adjustments for Features0-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,050$119,055
Total Invoice$79,225$117,603
Adjustments for Features0-7,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,225$109,913

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

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim550iAMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,900$15,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,690

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

Model Year20112016
Model5-SeriesGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in121.0 in
Length193.1 in201.6 in
Width73.2 in76.4 in
Height57.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.5,687 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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
18.4 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.449.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.493.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%

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