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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $61,545 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| Difference: $26,805 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $56,760 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| Difference: $25,467 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $85,300 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $79,329 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | 2,300 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,050 | 1,450 | |
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||
| Sport Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,950 |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | 2,095 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 955 | 1,320 | |
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||
| Sport Package | 3,275 | 3,275 | 2,730 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,814 |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | ||||
| Options (change) | 13,750 | 12,500 | 9,950 | 5,700 | 2,175 |
| Options (change) | 12,535 | 11,395 | 9,075 | 5,185 | 2,023 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 875 |
| Total Price | $61,545 | $65,895 | $71,795 | $68,595 | $88,350 |
| Total Invoice | $56,760 | $60,770 | $66,225 | $63,300 | $82,227 |
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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: $19,100 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,290 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 382hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 610, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $61,545 | $65,895 | $71,795 | $68,595 | $88,350 |
| Adjustments for Features | -650 | -650 | -650 | 0 | -8,355 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,895 | $65,245 | $71,145 | $68,595 | $79,995 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,350 | $10,250 | $7,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $56,760 | $60,770 | $66,225 | $63,300 | $82,227 |
| Adjustments for Features | -599 | -599 | -600 | 0 | -7,776 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,161 | $60,171 | $65,625 | $63,300 | $74,451 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,010 | $9,464 | $7,139 | $0 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo cover | $75 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | ||||
| Skid plates | $150 | ||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | ||||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,875 | $4,875 | $4,875 | $4,225 | $12,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $650 | $650 | $650 | $0 | $8,355 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -599 | -599 | -600 | 0 | -7,776 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | GL |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 121.1 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 200.6 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 76.0 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 72.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 5,347 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 40.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 40.3 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 58.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 39.5 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.4 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.4 | 83.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 26% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
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