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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: $69,670

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $4,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,005

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $4,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,200 $60,950
Base Invoice $47,285 $56,684
Third-row seat 1,700  
Premium Package 3,200  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850  
Rear Climate Package 900  
Cold Weather Package 1,250  
Technology Package 2,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,400  
Multicontour seats 1,200  
Running boards 300 660
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
3.0L V6 Diesel   -1,000
Obstacle detection, rear   790
Leather seating surfaces   1,900
Premium 2 Package   5,950
Lighting Package   970
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,880
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,430
Heated second row seats   610
Heated steering wheel   220
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Third-row seat 1,545  
Premium Package 2,910  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685  
Rear Climate Package 820  
Cold Weather Package 1,140  
Technology Package 2,365  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,185  
Multicontour seats 1,090  
Running boards 275 614
HD radio 320  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
3.0L V6 Diesel   -930
Obstacle detection, rear   735
Leather seating surfaces   1,767
Premium 2 Package   5,534
Lighting Package   902
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,748
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,330
Heated second row seats   567
Heated steering wheel   205
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 19,445 14,130
Options (change) 17,695 13,142
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax -1,800 -1,800
Total Price $69,670 $74,155
Total Invoice $64,005 $68,901

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,882
Model Year20092010
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL450 / GL350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp I6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/50-20
Total Price$69,670$74,155
Adjustments for Features0-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,670$74,140
Total Invoice$64,005$68,901
Adjustments for Features0-14
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,005$68,887

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092010
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL450 / 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
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
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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$10,190$10,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092010
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 Weight5,291 lb.5,423 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 xDrive35d

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 seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
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 Requested242589%
Total Not Requested31511%
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
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested15013%
Total Not Requested100087%

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%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-1800 Gas-Guzzler Tax0Yes
275/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested272585%
Total Not Requested49015%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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