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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: $80,935

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $38,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,815

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $35,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192013
Model5-Series5-SeriesGL
Trim540iM550iGL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,950 $74,450 $116,925
Base Invoice $55,505 $69,920 $108,740
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000  
Dynamic Handling Package 3,200    
Executive Tier 2,100    
M Sport Design 4,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Heated second row seats 350    
Heated steering wheel 190    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 1,950
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 700 700  
Heated front seats   500  
Executive Package   1,200  
Parking Assistance Package   700  
Wood trim   0  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,945    
Executive Tier 1,930    
M Sport Design 4,510    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Heated second row seats 320    
Heated steering wheel 175    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 1,814
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 645 645  
Heated front seats   455  
Executive Package   1,105  
Parking Assistance Package   645  
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 20,990 11,700 1,950
Options (change) 19,315 10,770 1,814
Destination 995 995 905
Total Price $80,935 $87,145 $119,780
Total Invoice $75,815 $81,685 $111,459

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,033
Model Year201920192013
Model5-Series5-SeriesGL
Trim540iM550iGL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6456hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 16830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19295/40-21
Total Price$80,935$87,145$119,780
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-4,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,935$85,320$114,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,385$0
Total Invoice$75,815$81,685$111,459
Adjustments for Features0-1,711-4,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,815$79,974$106,848
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,159$0

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

Model Year201920192013
Model5-Series5-SeriesGL
Trim540iM550iGL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125
Power liftgate  $350
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rear side airbags  $300
Side collision intervention$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards  $350
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Gesture control system$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Text dictation$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls $0 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals $75 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,825$11,650$14,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,711-4,611

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

Model Year20192013
Model5-SeriesGL
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in121.0 in
Length194.6 in201.6 in
Width73.5 in76.4 in
Height58.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.5,402 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
18.7 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.749.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.793.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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