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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: $59,845

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $16,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,195

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $15,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGL
Trim528i535i550iGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $55,900
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $51,987
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   710
Proximity key 1,000 1,000   1,110
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,670
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Convenience Package     1,700  
Heating Package       810
Premium II Package       8,600
Leather seating surfaces       2,100
iPod integration       375
Voice control for nav and audio       510
Adaptive cruise control       2,200
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   660
Proximity key 910 910   1,032
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,483
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Convenience Package     1,545  
Heating Package       753
Premium II Package       7,998
Leather seating surfaces       1,953
iPod integration       349
Voice control for nav and audio       474
Adaptive cruise control       2,046
Options (change) 12,050 10,800 8,100 19,085
Options (change) 10,970 9,830 7,370 17,748
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $59,845 $64,195 $70,995 $75,860
Total Invoice $55,195 $59,205 $65,485 $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: $10,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,863
Model Year2012201220122008
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$59,845$64,195$70,995$75,860
Adjustments for Features00-500-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,845$64,195$70,495$69,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,650$0
Total Invoice$55,195$59,205$65,485$70,610
Adjustments for Features00-461-5,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,195$59,205$65,024$65,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$9,829$0

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

Model Year2012201220122008
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
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 air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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
Rear bumper protector   $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote   $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
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
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,215$5,215$5,715$11,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$500$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments00-461-5,552

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

Model Year20122008
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
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%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
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%

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
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
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
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 seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested400070%
Total Not Requested169030%

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