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

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

Lowest Total Price: $79,025

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $49,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,055

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $45,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesGLS
Trim540iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,450 $125,300
Base Invoice $53,180 $116,529
Cold Weather Package 800  
Dynamic Handling Package 3,500  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
AWD 2,300  
Premium Package 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Power door closers 600  
Upholstered instrument panel 500  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 160
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Cold Weather Package 735  
Dynamic Handling Package 3,220  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
AWD 2,140  
Premium Package 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Power door closers 550  
Upholstered instrument panel 460  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 149
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 1,814
Options (change) 21,580 2,110
Options (change) 19,880 1,963
Destination 995 995
Total Price $79,025 $128,405
Total Invoice $74,055 $119,487

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,682
Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesGLS
Trim540iAMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18295/40-21
Total Price$79,025$128,405
Adjustments for Features0-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,025$123,300
Total Invoice$74,055$119,487
Adjustments for Features0-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,055$114,737

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

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesGLS
Trim540iAMG GLS63
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Side collision intervention$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards $350
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Aux input$50 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,875$14,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,750

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

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in121.1 in
Length194.6 in202.0 in
Width73.5 in76.1 in
Height58.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.5,754 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%

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