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

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

Lowest Total Price: $51,680

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $5,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,124

Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350   
Difference: $4,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLK
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $35,500
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $33,015
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   720
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 320
Proximity key 1,000 1,000     1,140
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,950
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Heated front seats     500   750
Convenience Package       1,700  
Premium 1 Package         3,200
Obstacle detection, rear         800
Leather seating surfaces         1,780
Multimedia Package         3,000
Lighting Package         985
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Premium Package 2,050 910 2,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   669
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 298
Proximity key 910 910     1,060
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,814
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Heated front seats     455   698
Convenience Package       1,545  
Premium 1 Package         2,976
Obstacle detection, rear         744
Leather seating surfaces         1,655
Multimedia Package         2,790
Lighting Package         916
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614
Options (change) 9,650 8,400 5,900 5,700 15,305
Options (change) 8,785 7,645 5,370 5,185 14,234
Destination 895 895 895 895 875
Total Price $57,445 $61,795 $67,745 $68,595 $51,680
Total Invoice $53,010 $57,020 $62,520 $63,300 $48,124

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,066
Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLK
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/50-19
Total Price$57,445$61,795$67,745$68,595$51,680
Adjustments for Features-350-3500-850-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,095$61,445$67,745$67,745$51,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,650$10,650$0
Total Invoice$53,010$57,020$62,520$63,300$48,124
Adjustments for Features-323-3230-784-503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,687$56,697$62,520$62,516$47,621
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$9,833$9,829$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLK
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iGLK350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power liftgate    $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor    $50
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control    $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear wiper    $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear bumper protector    $40
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration    $100
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,150$4,800$5,650$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$350$0$850$540
Value of Feature Adjustments-323-3230-784-503

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

Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesGLK
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in108.5 in
Length193.1 in178.3 in
Width73.2 in72.4 in
Height57.6 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft323.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.454.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112571%
Total Not Requested45029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested104082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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