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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: $66,970

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $21,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,660

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $20,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelX5X5GLGLGLGL
Trim3.0si4.8iGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089
Third-row seat 1,700 1,200        
Premium Package 2,850 1,850        
Rear Climate Package 900 900        
Technology Package 2,600 2,600        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100        
Sport Package 3,700 3,700        
Cold Weather Package 900 900        
Power liftgate 500 500        
HD radio 350 350        
Heated second row seats 350 350 620 620 620  
Running boards 300 300 670 670    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000        
iPod integration 400 400        
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595        
Multicontour seats     1,100 1,100    
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package     4,410 4,410    
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970    
designo Edition     4,800 4,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720    
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570 570    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     800 800    
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450 1,450    
Heated steering wheel     250 250 250  
Active stabilizer bars     2,900 2,900 2,900  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Third-row seat 1,545 1,090        
Premium Package 2,595 1,685        
Rear Climate Package 820 820        
Technology Package 2,365 2,365        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910        
Sport Package 3,365 3,365        
Cold Weather Package 820 820        
Power liftgate 455 455        
HD radio 320 320        
Heated second row seats 320 320 577 577 577  
Running boards 275 275 623 623    
Proximity key 910 910        
iPod integration 365 365        
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540        
Multicontour seats     1,023 1,023    
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package     4,101 4,101    
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902    
designo Edition     4,464 4,464    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670    
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530 530    
Adaptive dampers - electrical     744 744    
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349 1,349    
Heated steering wheel     233 233 233  
Active stabilizer bars     2,697 2,697 2,697  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 19,945 18,445 24,070 24,070 7,190 2,330
Options (change) 18,150 16,785 22,387 22,387 6,688 2,167
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $66,970 $74,070 $88,595 $90,195 $98,065 $122,705
Total Invoice $61,660 $68,205 $82,460 $83,948 $91,267 $114,181

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,202
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelX5X5GLGLGLGL
Trim3.0si4.8iGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6350hp V8240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 1080, 880, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$66,970$74,070$88,595$90,195$98,065$122,705
Adjustments for Features00-4,940-5,090-4,855-8,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,970$74,070$83,655$85,105$93,210$114,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,100$0$1,450$9,555$30,720
Total Invoice$61,660$68,205$82,460$83,948$91,267$114,181
Adjustments for Features00-4,598-4,737-4,518-7,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,660$68,205$77,862$79,211$86,749$106,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,545$0$1,349$8,887$28,568

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelX5X5GLGLGLGL
Trim3.0si4.8iGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$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 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers    $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125$125
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net$40$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails$250$250    
Ski sack$50$50    
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Residual heat$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,240$8,240$13,180$13,330$13,095$16,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,940$5,090$4,855$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,598-4,737-4,518-7,751

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20082015
ModelX5GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in121.0 in
Length191.1 in201.6 in
Width76.1 in76.4 in
Height69.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.5,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 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
7.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
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 Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested227593%
Total Not Requested1657%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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 seat150Yes
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 Requested112587%
Total Not Requested16513%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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 seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested225082%
Total Not Requested49018%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%

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%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested15027%
Total Not Requested40073%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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 seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested225082%
Total Not Requested49018%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%

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