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BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $85,125

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $1,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,228

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112009
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesGL
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $75,050 $86,400 $106,200 $137,000 $125,900 $81,300
Base Invoice $69,245 $79,690 $97,905 $126,240 $116,030 $75,609
Premium Sound Package 1,800 1,800        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,800 2,800 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,850
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700        
Luxury Seating Package 3,200          
Cold Weather Package 800 800 800      
Rearview camera 400 400        
CD changer, remote     600      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350      
Around view cameras         1,200  
Heated steering wheel           0
Cooled or ventilated front seats           550
Cooled or ventilated second row seats           550
Premium Sound Package 1,640 1,640        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,550 2,550 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,720
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545        
Luxury Seating Package 2,910          
Cold Weather Package 730 730 730      
Rearview camera 365 365        
CD changer, remote     545      
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320      
Around view cameras         1,090  
Heated steering wheel           0
Cooled or ventilated front seats           512
Cooled or ventilated second row seats           512
Options (change) 10,700 7,500 3,950 2,200 3,400 2,950
Options (change) 9,740 6,830 3,595 2,000 3,090 2,744
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 1,700 1,000 0
Total Price $86,625 $95,775 $111,025 $141,775 $131,175 $85,125
Total Invoice $79,860 $88,395 $102,375 $130,815 $120,995 $79,228

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,531
Model Year201120112011201120112009
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesGL
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H535hp V12500hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21295/40-21
Total Price$86,625$95,775$111,025$141,775$131,175$85,125
Adjustments for Features-9500-3,050-7,850-3,450-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,675$95,775$107,975$133,925$127,725$78,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$22,300$48,250$42,050$0
Total Invoice$79,860$88,395$102,375$130,815$120,995$79,228
Adjustments for Features-8760-2,812-7,243-3,182-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,984$88,395$99,563$123,572$117,813$73,453
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,411$20,579$44,588$38,829$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year201120112011201120112009
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesGL
Trim740Li750LiActiveHybrid 750Li760LiAlpina B7GL550
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 $225$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Blind spot warning system   $200  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system     $0
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200  
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control     $25
Wide-view front camera   $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net     $40
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows  $200   
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler    $200 
Running boards     $350
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
iPod integration     $100
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 $0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Fog light, rear     $100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 $200
Folding second row seats     $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Massage, driver seat$100 $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150  
Power-folding third row seats     $1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500 
Active steering   $1000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350  
Rear wheel steering   $1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$6,050$5,100$8,150$12,950$8,550$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$0$3,050$7,850$3,450$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments-8760-2,812-7,243-3,182-5,775

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112009
Model7-SeriesGL
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase126.4 in121.1 in
Length205.3 in200.6 in
Width74.9 in76.0 in
Height58.7 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,433 lb.5,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom44.3 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
17.7 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.743.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
17.783.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series ActiveHybrid 750Li

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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