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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: $76,275

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $14,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,220

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $14,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL350 BlueTEC
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,800 $64,550
Base Invoice $47,855 $60,032
Third-row seat 1,700  
Premium Package 3,400  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 750  
Rear Climate Package 900  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100  
Adaptive Drive 3,500  
Cold Weather Package 900  
iPod integration 400  
Technology Package 2,800  
Roof rails 100  
Heated second row seats 350 620
Running boards 300 670
Lane departure warning 950 875
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Proximity key 1,000  
App support 250  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Multicontour seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,390
Premium 1 Package   4,410
Parking Assist Package   1,290
designo Edition   4,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunshades, second row   380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570
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 3,095  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 685  
Rear Climate Package 820  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910  
Adaptive Drive 3,185  
Cold Weather Package 820  
iPod integration 365  
Technology Package 2,550  
Roof rails 90  
Heated second row seats 320 577
Running boards 275 623
Lane departure warning 865 814
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Proximity key 910  
App support 230  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730  
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Multicontour seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,293
Premium 1 Package   4,101
Parking Assist Package   1,200
designo Edition   4,464
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Sunshades, second row   353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530
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) 23,600 25,265
Options (change) 21,490 23,499
Destination 875 925
Total Price $76,275 $90,740
Total Invoice $70,220 $84,456

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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: $10,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,560
Model Year20112016
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)?, 680, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/55-19
Total Price$76,275$90,740
Adjustments for Features0-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,275$86,790
Total Invoice$70,220$84,456
Adjustments for Features0-3,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,220$80,780

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112016
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
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,615$11,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,676

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20112016
ModelX5GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in121.0 in
Length191.2 in201.6 in
Width76.1 in76.4 in
Height69.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight5,379 lb.5,467 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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?
Power liftgate300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested270094%
Total Not Requested1656%
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 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
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested1640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
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 headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 devices0Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested226581%
Total Not Requested52519%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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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