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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: $72,385

BMW 5-Series 540d   
Difference: $1,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,970

BMW 5-Series 540d   
Difference: $688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim540dGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $62,570
Base Invoice $58,340 $58,190
Luxury Design 0  
Premium Tier 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated steering wheel 190 225
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Executive Tier 2,100  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Heated second row seats 350 620
Premium 1 Package   4,280
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Lighting Package   985
Obstacle detection, rear   800
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Blind spot warning system   600
Proximity key   1,140
Luxury Design 0  
Premium Tier 2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Heated steering wheel 175 209
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 1,814
Executive Tier 1,930  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Heated second row seats 320 577
Premium 1 Package   3,980
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Lighting Package   916
Obstacle detection, rear   744
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Blind spot warning system   558
Proximity key   1,060
Options (change) 9,390 12,250
Options (change) 8,635 11,393
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $72,385 $73,895
Total Invoice $67,970 $68,658

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,472
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim540dGL450 / GL350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine261hp I6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG17/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/50-20
Total Price$72,385$73,895
Adjustments for Features-8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,550$73,895
Total Invoice$67,970$68,658
Adjustments for Features-7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,186$68,658

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

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesGL
Trim540dGL450 / GL350
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 door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 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 
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
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
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$10,600$9,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7840

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

Model Year20182012
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.5,512 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

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%
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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested199076%
Total Not Requested62524%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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