BMW X5 BMW X5 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2015

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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: $72,420

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $16,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,505

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $15,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,200 $63,600
Base Invoice $47,285 $59,148
Third-row seat 1,700  
Premium Package 3,200  
Technology Package 2,600  
Rear Climate Package 900  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100  
Cold Weather Package 1,250  
Sport Package 3,700  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,400  
HD radio 350  
Running boards 300 670
Proximity key 1,000  
iPod integration 400  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Multicontour seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,410
Obstacle detection, rear   970
designo Edition   4,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunshades, second row   380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
Heated second row seats   620
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Heated steering wheel   250
Active stabilizer bars   2,900
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,950
Third-row seat 1,545  
Premium Package 2,910  
Technology Package 2,365  
Rear Climate Package 820  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910  
Cold Weather Package 1,140  
Sport Package 3,365  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,185  
HD radio 320  
Running boards 275 623
Proximity key 910  
iPod integration 365  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Multicontour seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   4,101
Obstacle detection, rear   902
designo Edition   4,464
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Sunshades, second row   353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
Heated second row seats   577
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Heated steering wheel   233
Active stabilizer bars   2,697
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,814
Options (change) 22,195 24,070
Options (change) 20,195 22,387
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $72,420 $88,595
Total Invoice $66,505 $82,460

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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: $12,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,148
Model Year20092015
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp I6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 1080, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/55-19
Total Price$72,420$88,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,420$84,505
Total Invoice$66,505$82,460
Adjustments for Features0-3,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,505$78,653

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092015
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL350 BlueTEC
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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
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 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,540$11,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,807

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20092015
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 Weight5,291 lb.5,467 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 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 seat150Yes
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 Requested257594%
Total Not Requested1656%
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%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested120065%
Total Not Requested65035%

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, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

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