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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: $79,265

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $14,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,260

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $13,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLSGLS
Trim540i540dM550iGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $69,550 $94,950
Base Invoice $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $64,682 $88,304
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300      
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100      
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,200    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Dynamic Handling Package 3,500 3,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720  
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 160 160
Heated second row seats 350 350   620 620
Heated steering wheel 190 190   250 250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,950 1,950
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300    
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 700    
Executive Package     1,200    
Heated front seats     500    
Parking Assistance Package     700    
Lighting Package       1,390  
designo Edition       4,900 4,200
Driver Assistance Package       2,250 1,375
Premium 1 Package       3,830  
Parking Assist Package       1,290  
Active stabilizer bars       3,700 2,900
Multicontour seats       1,100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       570  
Power door closers       550  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115      
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930      
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,105    
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920 920    
Dynamic Handling Package 3,220 3,220      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505   670  
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140    
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 995 149 149
Heated second row seats 320 320   577 577
Heated steering wheel 175 175   233 233
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 1,814 1,814
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275    
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105 1,105 645    
Executive Package     1,105    
Heated front seats     455    
Parking Assistance Package     645    
Lighting Package       1,293  
designo Edition       4,557 3,906
Driver Assistance Package       2,093 1,279
Premium 1 Package       3,562  
Parking Assist Package       1,200  
Active stabilizer bars       3,441 2,697
Multicontour seats       1,023  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       530  
Power door closers       512  
Options (change) 20,570 20,570 13,080 23,280 11,455
Options (change) 18,925 18,925 12,040 21,654 10,655
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $79,265 $83,565 $87,475 $93,825 $107,400
Total Invoice $74,260 $78,260 $81,975 $87,331 $99,954

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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: $10,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,101
Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLSGLS
Trim540i540dM550iGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 1680, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$79,265$83,565$87,475$93,825$107,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-1,825-4,265-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,265$81,615$85,650$89,560$101,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$6,385$0$12,235
Total Invoice$74,260$78,260$81,975$87,331$99,954
Adjustments for Features0-1,826-1,710-3,970-5,216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,260$76,434$80,265$83,361$94,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,174$6,005$0$11,377

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesGLSGLS
Trim540i540dM550iGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200  
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Side collision intervention$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo net    $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards    $350
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
Gesture control system$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound  $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Wireless charging station  $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200
Analog clock   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls  $0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals  $75  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,425$9,375$9,250$11,690$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$1,825$4,265$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,826-1,710-3,970-5,216

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,747 lb.5,401 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 assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

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 assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
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%

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 assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35082%
Total Not Requested7518%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested239092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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