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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: $66,570

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $27,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,295

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $26,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelX5X5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0si4.8iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Premium Package 2,850 1,850      
Rear Climate Package 900 900      
Technology Package 2,600 2,600      
Third-row seat 1,700 1,200      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Sport Package 3,700 3,700      
Power liftgate 500 500      
HD radio 350 350      
Heated second row seats 350 350 620 620  
Running boards 300 300 670    
iPod integration 400 400      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000      
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,700 1,700      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Multicontour seats     1,100    
Premium 1 Package     3,830    
Active stabilizer bars     3,700 2,900  
Obstacle detection, rear     970    
designo Edition     4,900    
Lighting Package     1,390    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720    
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats     570    
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,450    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,950 1,950 1,950
Premium Package 2,595 1,685      
Rear Climate Package 820 820      
Technology Package 2,365 2,365      
Third-row seat 1,545 1,090      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Sport Package 3,365 3,365      
Power liftgate 455 455      
HD radio 320 320      
Heated second row seats 320 320 577 577  
Running boards 275 275 623    
iPod integration 365 365      
Proximity key 910 910      
Entertainment system, console-mounted 1,545 1,545      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Multicontour seats     1,023    
Premium 1 Package     3,562    
Active stabilizer bars     3,441 2,697  
Obstacle detection, rear     902    
designo Edition     4,557    
Lighting Package     1,293    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670    
Sunshades, second row     353 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats     530    
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,349    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,814 1,814 1,814
Options (change) 19,545 18,045 23,340 6,940 2,330
Options (change) 17,785 16,420 21,708 6,455 2,167
Destination 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $66,570 $73,670 $93,885 $102,885 $128,625
Total Invoice $61,295 $67,840 $87,385 $95,754 $119,691

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,793
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelX5X5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0si4.8iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6350hp V8362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T9T9T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 1080, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$66,570$73,670$93,885$102,885$128,625
Adjustments for Features00-6,765-6,205-9,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,570$73,670$87,120$96,680$119,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,100$0$9,560$32,150
Total Invoice$61,295$67,840$87,385$95,754$119,691
Adjustments for Features00-6,297-5,775-8,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,295$67,840$81,088$89,979$110,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,545$0$8,891$29,898

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelX5X5GLSGLSGLS
Trim3.0si4.8iGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
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
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75$75
Power door closers   $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows  $125$125$125
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 
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$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$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000$1000   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$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   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats    $50
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,915$8,915$15,680$15,120$18,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,765$6,205$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6,297-5,775-8,705

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20082018
ModelX5GLS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.5 in121.1 in
Length191.1 in202.0 in
Width76.1 in76.1 in
Height69.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 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 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested227593%
Total Not Requested1657%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested16513%
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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
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 length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152559%
Total Not Requested106541%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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