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BMW 6-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 6-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,590

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $11,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,501

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $10,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
Model6-SeriesGLGL
Trim650iGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $76,600 $61,950 $84,450
Base Invoice $70,650 $57,614 $78,539
Premium Sound Group 2,000    
Heated front seats 500    
Wood trim 0    
Proximity key 1,000    
HD radio 350    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Obstacle detection, rear   800  
Leather seating surfaces   1,930  
Premium 2 Package   6,330  
Lighting Package   985  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Premium Sound Group 1,820    
Heated front seats 455    
Wood trim 0    
Proximity key 910    
HD radio 315    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,185    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Obstacle detection, rear   744  
Leather seating surfaces   1,795  
Premium 2 Package   5,887  
Lighting Package   916  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Options (change) 6,845 10,765 0
Options (change) 6,225 10,012 0
Destination 825 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $85,570 $73,590 $85,325
Total Invoice $79,000 $68,501 $79,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,322
Model Year200820112011
Model6-SeriesGLGL
Trim650iGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine360hp V8335hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 13610, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$85,570$73,590$85,325
Adjustments for Features0-7,330-10,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,570$66,260$75,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,820
Total Invoice$79,000$68,501$79,414
Adjustments for Features0-6,823-9,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,000$61,678$69,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,201

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Features Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200820112011
Model6-SeriesGLGL
Trim650iGL450 / GL350GL550
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,140$10,470$13,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,330$10,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,823-9,535

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 6-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082011
Model6-SeriesGL
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.4 in121.1 in
Length190.2 in200.6 in
Width73.0 in76.0 in
Height54.1 in72.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom28.8 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.083.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Premium Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested217563%
Total Not Requested129037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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