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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,545

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $18,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,895

BMW 4-Series 428i   
Difference: $17,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelGLGL4-Series4-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550428i435i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $55,900 $77,375 $40,750 $46,250
Base Invoice $51,987 $71,959 $38,170 $43,230
Leather seating surfaces 2,100      
Premium II Package 8,600      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710   550 550
iPod integration 375 375    
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Proximity key 1,110 1,110    
Adaptive cruise control 2,200      
Heated steering wheel   0    
Navigation system     2,150 2,150
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Premium Package     2,200 2,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000 1,000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     950 950
Sport Line     2,100 1,700
Leather seating surfaces 1,953      
Premium II Package 7,998      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660   500 500
iPod integration 349 349    
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Proximity key 1,032 1,032    
Adaptive cruise control 2,046      
Heated steering wheel   0    
Navigation system     1,955 1,955
Cold Weather Package     635 635
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Premium Package     2,000 2,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910 910
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     865 865
Sport Line     1,910 1,545
Options (change) 15,605 1,485 11,800 11,400
Options (change) 14,512 1,381 10,730 10,365
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $72,380 $79,735 $53,545 $58,645
Total Invoice $67,374 $74,215 $49,895 $54,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series 428i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,252
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelGLGL4-Series4-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550428i435i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine335hp V8382hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18295/40-21225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$72,380$79,735$53,545$58,645
Adjustments for Features-5,615-7,24000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,765$72,495$53,545$58,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,730$0$5,100
Total Invoice$67,374$74,215$49,895$54,590
Adjustments for Features-5,227-6,73900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,147$67,476$49,895$54,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,329$0$4,695

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelGLGL4-Series4-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550428i435i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control $150  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack $300  
Roof rails$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Skid plates $150  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,155$13,780$6,540$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$7,240$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,227-6,73900

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20082015
ModelGL4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length200.6 in182.6 in
Width76.0 in71.9 in
Height72.4 in54.2 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested360063%
Total Not Requested209037%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 428i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series 435i

Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40035%
Total Not Requested75065%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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