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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,320

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $6,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLEGLEGLE
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $54,750 $62,500 $78,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550        
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Folding second row seats 475 475   475      
Premium Package   1,000 2,300        
Proximity key   1,000          
Rearview camera   400          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500        
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Folding second row seats 430 430   430      
Premium Package   910 2,095        
Proximity key   910          
Rearview camera   365          
Options (change) 1,525 3,925 3,350 975 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,385 3,570 3,050 885 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $49,320 $57,320 $65,195 $63,870 $55,800 $63,550 $79,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLE GLE 450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,615
Model Year2012201220122012202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLEGLEGLE
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8255hp I4362hp I6 H483hp V8 H
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 8?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/50-19255/50-19275/50-20
Total Price$49,320$57,320$65,195$63,870$55,800$63,550$79,950
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-3,190-2,790-1,615-3,315-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,320$54,870$62,005$61,080$54,185$60,235$76,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,550$12,685$11,760$0$6,050$22,450

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

Model Year2012201220122012202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLEGLEGLE
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iGLE 350GLE 450GLE 580
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Power trunk closer $350$350    
Proximity key $250$250    
Remote climate control    $25$25$25
Remote start via app    $75$75$75
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control    $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250$250
Cargo cover    $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250    
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125    
Rear wiper    $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector    $40$40$40
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15   
Navigation system  $600$600   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,925$6,375$7,115$6,715$5,540$7,240$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$3,190$2,790$1,615$3,315$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,263-2,946-2,577-30-55-44

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

Model Year20122021
Model5-SeriesGLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in117.9 in
Length193.1 in194.3 in
Width73.2 in76.6 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft333.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.474.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested65050%
Total Not Requested65050%

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