BMW X5 BMW X5 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008

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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: $68,025

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,520

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $4,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,300 $55,900
Base Invoice $47,375 $51,987
Premium Package 3,400  
Third-row seat 1,700  
Cold Weather Package 1,250  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850  
Technology Package 2,800  
Rear Climate Package 900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Running boards 300 510
Proximity key 1,000 1,110
iPod integration 400 375
Roof rails 100  
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Premium II Package   8,600
Heating Package   810
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,670
3.0L V6 Diesel   -2,500
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Premium Package 3,095  
Third-row seat 1,545  
Cold Weather Package 1,140  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685  
Technology Package 2,550  
Rear Climate Package 820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Running boards 275 474
Proximity key 910 1,032
iPod integration 365 349
Roof rails 90  
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Premium II Package   7,998
Heating Package   753
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,483
3.0L V6 Diesel   -2,325
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 17,650 14,895
Options (change) 16,070 13,851
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $68,025 $71,670
Total Invoice $62,520 $66,713

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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: $3,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,621
Model Year20102008
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp I6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$68,025$71,670
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,025$71,055
Total Invoice$62,520$66,713
Adjustments for Features0-572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,520$66,141

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102008
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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 
Aux input$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding third row seats $1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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$9,550$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-572

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20102008
ModelX5GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in121.1 in
Length191.1 in200.6 in
Width76.1 in76.0 in
Height69.9 in72.4 in
Curb Weight5,225 lb.5,313 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
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 net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested241585%
Total Not Requested42515%
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%
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 information25No
Total Requested130098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested464082%
Total Not Requested105018%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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