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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,180

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $20,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,370

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $20,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062015201520152015
ModelX5X5X5GLGLGLGL
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $53,600 $71,100 $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450
Base Invoice $38,855 $48,955 $64,880 $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089
Premium Package 3,400 2,500          
Auto-dimming mirrors 350            
Rear Climate Package 600 400          
Cold Weather Package 750 750          
Sport Package 2,500 1,600          
Xenon HID headlights 800            
Obstacle detection, rear 700     970 970    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,200 500          
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 620 620 620  
Heated steering wheel 150 150   250 250 250  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800        
Multicontour seats       1,100 1,100    
Lighting Package       1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package       4,410 4,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720    
Sunshades, second row       380 380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620    
Premium Package 3,095 2,275          
Auto-dimming mirrors 320            
Rear Climate Package 545 365          
Cold Weather Package 685 685          
Sport Package 2,275 1,455          
Xenon HID headlights 730            
Obstacle detection, rear 635     902 902    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,090 455          
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 577 577 577  
Heated steering wheel 135 135   233 233 233  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640        
Multicontour seats       1,023 1,023    
Lighting Package       1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package       4,101 4,101    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670    
Sunshades, second row       353 353 353 353
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507    
Options (change) 12,985 8,435 2,535 12,550 12,550 2,340 380
Options (change) 11,820 7,680 2,310 11,673 11,673 2,177 353
Destination 695 695 695 925 925 925 925
Total Price $56,180 $62,730 $74,330 $77,075 $78,675 $93,215 $120,755
Total Invoice $51,370 $57,330 $67,885 $71,746 $73,234 $86,756 $112,367

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,111
Model Year2006200620062015201520152015
ModelX5X5X5GLGLGLGL
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 1280, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$56,180$62,730$74,330$77,075$78,675$93,215$120,755
Adjustments for Features0-950-950-6,730-6,880-9,945-13,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,180$61,780$73,380$70,345$71,795$83,270$107,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$17,200$0$1,450$12,925$37,390
Total Invoice$51,370$57,330$67,885$71,746$73,234$86,756$112,367
Adjustments for Features0-868-868-6,265-6,404-9,256-12,116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,370$56,462$67,017$65,481$66,830$77,500$100,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,092$15,647$0$1,349$12,019$34,770

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2006200620062015201520152015
ModelX5X5X5GLGLGLGL
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers     $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50    
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Blind spot collision prevention      $150
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention      $150
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Cargo net     $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Roof rails$250$250$250    
Ski sack$50$50$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear HVAC unit     $400$400
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)      $300
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Running boards     $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50    
CD player   $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Memory system, 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 recliner, second row seats$150$150$150    
Power release, second row seats      $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,950$4,950$10,730$10,880$13,945$17,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$950$6,730$6,880$9,945$13,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-868-868-6,265-6,404-9,256-12,116

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20062015
ModelX5GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in121.0 in
Length183.7 in201.6 in
Width73.7 in76.4 in
Height67.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
23.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested240094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested172588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested131551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested131551%

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