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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: $12,450 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $56,760 BMW 5-Series 528i | ||||||
| Difference: $12,117 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 | $58,200 | $81,300 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 | $54,126 | $75,609 |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | 2,300 | |||
| Sport Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,000 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,050 | 1,450 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 550 | 720 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 1,850 | 1,850 |
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | |||||
| Heating Package | 820 | |||||
| Premium II Package | 8,650 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,130 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 750 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | 2,095 | |||
| Sport Package | 3,275 | 3,275 | 2,730 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 955 | 1,320 | ||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 670 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 1,720 | 1,720 |
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | |||||
| Heating Package | 763 | |||||
| Premium II Package | 8,044 | |||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,981 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 698 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 13,750 | 12,500 | 9,950 | 5,700 | 14,920 | 1,850 |
| Options (change) | 12,535 | 11,395 | 9,075 | 5,185 | 13,876 | 1,720 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $61,545 | $65,895 | $71,795 | $68,595 | $73,995 | $84,025 |
| Total Invoice | $56,760 | $60,770 | $66,225 | $63,300 | $68,877 | $78,204 |
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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: $6,170 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,265 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 | 335hp V8 | 382hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 440, 12 | 440, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 |
| Total Price | $61,545 | $65,895 | $71,795 | $68,595 | $73,995 | $84,025 |
| Adjustments for Features | -650 | -650 | -650 | 0 | -6,930 | -7,755 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $60,895 | $65,245 | $71,145 | $68,595 | $67,065 | $76,270 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,350 | $10,250 | $7,700 | $0 | $9,205 |
| Total Invoice | $56,760 | $60,770 | $66,225 | $63,300 | $68,877 | $78,204 |
| Adjustments for Features | -599 | -599 | -600 | 0 | -6,451 | -7,218 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $56,161 | $60,171 | $65,625 | $63,300 | $62,426 | $70,986 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,010 | $9,464 | $7,139 | $0 | $8,560 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2009 | 2009 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | GL | GL |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i | GL450 / GL320 | GL550 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | |||||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | ||||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $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 | $75 | ||||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Running boards | $350 | |||||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $1000 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,175 | $5,175 | $5,175 | $4,525 | $11,455 | $12,280 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $650 | $650 | $650 | $0 | $6,930 | $7,755 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -599 | -599 | -600 | 0 | -6,451 | -7,218 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 |
| 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. | 5,281 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% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| 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 |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 37% |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| 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 |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 45% |
| 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 |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
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% |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 850 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 26% |
| 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% |
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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Leather seating surfaces | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | 200 | No |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 13% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| HD radio | 50 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| AC power outlet | 100 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 3690 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 1790 | 33% |
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