BMW X5 BMW X5 2015 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: $69,745

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,810

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $57,700 $55,900
Base Invoice $53,765 $51,987
Third-row seat 1,700  
Premium Package 2,550  
Cold Weather Package 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Rearview camera 400  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900  
Leather seating surfaces   2,100
Premium II Package   8,600
Heating Package   810
3.0L V6 Diesel   -2,500
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Proximity key   1,110
iPod integration   375
Third-row seat 1,545  
Premium Package 2,320  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,483
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 660
Rearview camera 365  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,090  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730  
Leather seating surfaces   1,953
Premium II Package   7,998
Heating Package   753
3.0L V6 Diesel   -2,325
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Proximity key   1,032
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 11,050 16,585
Options (change) 10,050 15,423
Destination 995 875
Total Price $69,745 $73,360
Total Invoice $64,810 $68,285

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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: $4,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,019
Model Year20152008
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/60-18
Total Price$69,745$73,360
Adjustments for Features-5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,160$73,360
Total Invoice$64,810$68,285
Adjustments for Features-5440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,266$68,285

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152008
ModelX5GL
TrimxDrive35dGL450 / GL320
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,965$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5440

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20152008
ModelX5GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in121.1 in
Length193.2 in200.6 in
Width76.3 in76.0 in
Height69.4 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,930 lb.5,313 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 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
22.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
22.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested137595%
Total Not Requested755%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
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 net40No
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 Requested437577%
Total Not Requested131523%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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