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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,180

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $22,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,370

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $21,879

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006201820182018
ModelX5X5X5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,500 $53,600 $71,100 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $38,855 $48,955 $64,880 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Premium Package 3,400 2,500        
Auto-dimming mirrors 350          
Sport Package 2,500 1,600        
Rear Climate Package 600 400        
Cold Weather Package 750 750        
Obstacle detection, rear 700     970    
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,200 500        
Rear side airbags 385 385 385      
Heated second row seats 350 350 350 620 620  
Heated steering wheel 150 150   250 250  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800      
Multicontour seats       1,100    
Lighting Package       1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720    
Sunshades, second row       380 380 380
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090  
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Premium Package 3,095 2,275        
Auto-dimming mirrors 320          
Sport Package 2,275 1,455        
Rear Climate Package 545 365        
Cold Weather Package 685 685        
Obstacle detection, rear 635     902    
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,090 455        
Rear side airbags 350 350 350      
Heated second row seats 320 320 320 577 577  
Heated steering wheel 135 135   233 233  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640      
Multicontour seats       1,023    
Lighting Package       1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670    
Sunshades, second row       353 353 353
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014  
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Options (change) 12,985 8,435 2,535 8,140 2,340 380
Options (change) 11,820 7,680 2,310 7,572 2,177 353
Destination 695 695 695 995 995 995
Total Price $56,180 $62,730 $74,330 $78,685 $98,285 $126,675
Total Invoice $51,370 $57,330 $67,885 $73,249 $91,476 $117,877

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,489
Model Year200620062006201820182018
ModelX5X5X5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6T6T6T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 1280, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$56,180$62,730$74,330$78,685$98,285$126,675
Adjustments for Features0-950-950-5,790-11,070-13,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,180$61,780$73,380$72,895$87,215$112,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$17,200$0$14,320$40,060
Total Invoice$51,370$57,330$67,885$73,249$91,476$117,877
Adjustments for Features0-868-868-5,390-10,303-12,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,370$56,462$67,017$67,859$81,173$105,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,092$15,647$0$13,314$37,251

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year200620062006201820182018
ModelX5X5X5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers    $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50   
Proximity key    $250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot collision prevention     $150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Roof rails$250$250$250   
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0   
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Running boards    $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
Media drive    $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600$600
Satellite radio    $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200$200
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150   
Power release, second row seats     $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,275$6,225$6,225$11,065$16,345$18,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$950$5,790$11,070$13,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-868-868-5,390-10,303-12,767

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20062018
ModelX5GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in121.1 in
Length183.7 in202.0 in
Width73.7 in76.1 in
Height67.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 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
23.8 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
23.849.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft393.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested240094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested172588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

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