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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: $61,145

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $12,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,380

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $12,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122007
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGL
Trim528i535i550iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $54,900
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $51,057
Premium Package 2,250 1,000   4,500
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   700
Proximity key 1,000 1,000   1,100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,650
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Convenience Package     1,700  
Multicontour front seats       800
Lighting Package       900
Heating Package       995
Sunroof Package       1,500
Rearview camera       500
Leather seating surfaces       1,650
Adaptive cruise control       3,150
Premium Package 2,050 910   4,185
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   651
Proximity key 910 910   1,023
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,464
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Convenience Package     1,545  
Multicontour front seats       744
Lighting Package       837
Heating Package       925
Sunroof Package       1,395
Rearview camera       465
Leather seating surfaces       1,534
Adaptive cruise control       2,930
Options (change) 13,350 12,100 8,100 18,445
Options (change) 12,155 11,015 7,370 17,153
Destination 895 895 895 775
Total Price $61,145 $65,495 $70,995 $74,120
Total Invoice $56,380 $60,390 $65,485 $68,985

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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: $7,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,835
Model Year2012201220122007
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGL
Trim528i535i550iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$61,145$65,495$70,995$74,120
Adjustments for Features-50-500-5,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,095$65,445$70,995$68,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,900$0
Total Invoice$56,380$60,390$65,485$68,985
Adjustments for Features-46-460-4,816
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,334$60,344$65,485$64,169
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$9,151$0

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

Model Year2012201220122007
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 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
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
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
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 
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
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 
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 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,540$4,490$9,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$50$0$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-46-460-4,816

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

Model Year20122007
Model5-SeriesGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in121.1 in
Length193.1 in200.3 in
Width73.2 in75.6 in
Height57.6 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,250 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 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.0 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 buckets100No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 buckets100No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested315100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested101532%

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