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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: $87,645

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $39,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,680

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $36,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim550iAMG GL63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $122,100
Base Invoice $57,220 $112,623
Convenience Package 1,700  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Cold Weather Package 1,450  
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 3,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
AWD 2,300  
Active stabilizer bars 2,500  
App support 250  
Night vision 2,600 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Sunshades, second row   380
Special order charge   250
Convenience Package 1,545  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Cold Weather Package 1,320  
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 3,185  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
AWD 2,115  
Active stabilizer bars 2,275  
App support 230  
Night vision 2,365 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,814
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Sunshades, second row   353
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 24,750 4,360
Options (change) 22,565 4,055
Destination 895 925
Total Price $87,645 $127,385
Total Invoice $80,680 $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: $31,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,394
Model Year20122016
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)180, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$87,645$127,385
Adjustments for Features0-8,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,645$119,230
Total Invoice$80,680$117,603
Adjustments for Features0-7,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,680$110,074

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

Model Year20122016
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, passenger$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 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port$25 
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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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$7,350$15,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,529

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

Model Year20122016
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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