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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,675

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $35,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,680

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $32,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelGLGLGLGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450 $29,450 $36,350
Base Invoice $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089 $27,295 $33,640
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390        
Multicontour seats 1,100 1,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720     550 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970       350
Premium Package         2,650 1,950
Sport Package         1,300 1,100
6-speed manual         0  
Convenience Package         1,650  
Navigation system         2,100 2,100
Heated front seats         500 500
Auto-dimming headlights         250 250
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350
Proximity key           500
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293        
Multicontour seats 1,023 1,023        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670     500 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902       320
Premium Package         2,410 1,775
Sport Package         1,185 1,000
6-speed manual         0  
Convenience Package         1,500  
Navigation system         1,910 1,910
Heated front seats         455 455
Auto-dimming headlights         230 230
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320
Proximity key           455
Options (change) 10,210 10,210 0 0 9,350 7,650
Options (change) 9,496 9,496 0 0 8,510 6,965
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $74,735 $76,335 $90,875 $120,375 $39,675 $44,875
Total Invoice $69,569 $71,057 $84,579 $112,014 $36,680 $41,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,264
Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelGLGLGLGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$74,735$76,335$90,875$120,375$39,675$44,875
Adjustments for Features-10,340-10,490-13,555-18,1300-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,395$65,845$77,320$102,245$39,675$44,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$12,925$37,850$0$5,050
Total Invoice$69,569$71,057$84,579$112,014$36,680$41,480
Adjustments for Features-9,625-9,765-12,616-16,8710-139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,944$61,292$71,963$95,143$36,680$41,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,348$12,019$35,199$0$4,661

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201520152015201520112011
ModelGLGLGLGL1-Series1-Series
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG128i135i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Power door closers  $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)   $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Running boards  $350$350  
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power release, second row seats   $50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,890$14,040$17,105$21,680$3,550$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,340$10,490$13,555$18,130$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,625-9,765-12,616-16,8710-139

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152011
ModelGL1-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.0 in104.7 in
Length201.6 in171.7 in
Width76.4 in68.8 in
Height72.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in32.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191570%
Total Not Requested82530%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested191570%
Total Not Requested82530%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested338098%
Total Not Requested752%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
205/50VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested218097%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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