BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2018 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2009

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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: $67,085

BMW 5-Series 540d   
Difference: $2,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,095

BMW 5-Series 540d   
Difference: $1,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim540dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $58,200
Base Invoice $58,340 $54,126
Premium Tier 2,300  
Luxury Design 0  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Heated second row seats 350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Leather seating surfaces   2,130
Heating Package   820
Premium II Package   8,650
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Premium Tier 2,115  
Luxury Design 0  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Heated second row seats 320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 698
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Leather seating surfaces   1,981
Heating Package   763
Premium II Package   8,044
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Options (change) 4,090 12,070
Options (change) 3,760 11,226
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $67,085 $69,345
Total Invoice $63,095 $64,427

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,692
Model Year20182009
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim540dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine261hp I6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/50-20
Total Price$67,085$69,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,085$66,090
Total Invoice$63,095$64,427
Adjustments for Features0-3,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,095$61,403

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

Model Year20182009
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim540dGL450 / GL320
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,400$10,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,024

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

Model Year20182009
Model5-SeriesGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in121.1 in
Length194.6 in200.6 in
Width73.5 in76.0 in
Height58.2 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,209 lb.5,313 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
18.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.783.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Cargo area partition net40No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested349064%
Total Not Requested199036%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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