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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: $76,085

BMW X5 xDrive40i   
Difference: $12,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelX5X5X5GL
TrimxDrive40ixDrive50iM50iGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,200 $76,150 $82,150 $85,300
Third-row seat 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
M Sport Design 4,350      
Luxury Seating Package 1,000      
Adaptive M Suspension 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Heated steering wheel 190     225
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,950
Heated second row seats 350 350 350  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200      
Dynamic Damper Control   1,000 1,000  
Premium Tier   1,600 1,600  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   500 500  
Interior Design Package   1,950 1,950  
Running boards   400 400  
Third-row seat 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
M Sport Design 4,000      
Luxury Seating Package 920      
Adaptive M Suspension 830      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505      
Heated steering wheel 175     209
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 1,814
Heated second row seats 320 320 320  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105      
Dynamic Damper Control   920 920  
Premium Tier   1,470 1,470  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   460 460  
Interior Design Package   1,795 1,795  
Running boards   370 370  
Options (change) 13,890 9,700 9,700 2,175
Options (change) 12,780 8,925 8,925 2,023
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $76,085 $86,845 $92,845 $88,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X5 xDrive40i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive50i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,745
Model Year2020202020202012
ModelX5X5X5GL
TrimxDrive40ixDrive50iM50iGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6456hp V8456hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10600, 16600, 16610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20295/40-21
Total Price$76,085$86,845$92,845$88,350
Adjustments for Features0-2,450-2,450-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,085$84,395$90,395$87,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,310$14,310$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year2020202020202012
ModelX5X5X5GL
TrimxDrive40ixDrive50iM50iGL550
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Wide-view front camera $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings   $75
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350$350
Skid plates   $150
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,725$12,175$12,175$10,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,450$2,450$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-262-842

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GL

Model Year20202012
ModelX5GL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in121.1 in
Length194.3 in200.6 in
Width78.9 in76.0 in
Height69.0 in72.4 in
Curb Weight4,814 lb.5,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.9 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 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
33.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.3 ft383.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40i

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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested137595%
Total Not Requested755%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested85077%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested137595%
Total Not Requested755%
Dynamic Damper Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested175085%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M50i

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 fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Total Requested137595%
Total Not Requested755%
Dynamic Damper Control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Speed limit information0No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested30015%
Total Not Requested175085%
Interior Design Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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