BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012

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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: $88,350

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $17,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,227

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $15,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
Model5-SeriesGL
TrimM5GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $92,900 $85,300
Base Invoice $85,650 $79,329
Executive Package 5,500  
Wood trim 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Heated steering wheel   225
Executive Package 5,005  
Wood trim 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,814
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 11,200 2,175
Options (change) 10,190 2,023
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $106,325 $88,350
Total Invoice $98,065 $82,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,169
Model Year20142012
Model5-SeriesGL
TrimM5GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine560hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$106,325$88,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,325$85,845
Total Invoice$98,065$82,227
Adjustments for Features0-2,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,065$79,896

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

Model Year20142012
Model5-SeriesGL
TrimM5GL550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
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 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards $350
Skid plates $150
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh 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 $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,125$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,331

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

Model Year20142012
Model5-SeriesGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in121.1 in
Length193.4 in200.6 in
Width73.2 in76.0 in
Height57.6 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,347 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 Legroom35.3 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 M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested135043%
Total Not Requested182557%

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