BMW X5 BMW X5 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2012

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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: $70,120

BMW X5 4.8i   
Difference: $9,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,615

BMW X5 4.8i   
Difference: $9,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelX5GL
Trim4.8iGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,800 $62,570
Base Invoice $50,595 $58,190
Third-row seat 1,200  
Premium Package 1,850  
Rear Climate Package 900  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Technology Package 2,600  
Heated second row seats 350 620
Running boards 300 670
Proximity key 1,000  
Power liftgate 500  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Obstacle detection, rear   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,930
Premium 2 Package   6,330
Lighting Package   985
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Heated steering wheel   225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Third-row seat 1,090  
Premium Package 1,685  
Rear Climate Package 820  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Technology Package 2,365  
Heated second row seats 320 577
Running boards 275 623
Proximity key 910  
Power liftgate 455  
HD radio 320  
iPod integration 365  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Obstacle detection, rear   744
Leather seating surfaces   1,795
Premium 2 Package   5,887
Lighting Package   916
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Heated steering wheel   209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 14,495 15,680
Options (change) 13,195 14,584
Destination 825 875
Total Price $70,120 $79,125
Total Invoice $64,615 $73,649

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 4.8i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,414
Model Year20082012
ModelX5GL
Trim4.8iGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine350hp V8335hp V8
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/19 MPG13/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/55-19
Total Price$70,120$79,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,120$77,385
Total Invoice$64,615$73,649
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,615$72,029

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelX5GL
Trim4.8iGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,615$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,620

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082012
ModelX5GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in121.1 in
Length191.1 in200.6 in
Width76.1 in76.0 in
Height69.5 in72.4 in
Curb Weight5,335 lb.5,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 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
7.1 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested31524%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested282582%
Total Not Requested64018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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