Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2007 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2010

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,455

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,245

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $4,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072010
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,900 $55,950
Base Invoice $51,057 $51,655
Premium Package 4,500 1,050
Multicontour front seats 800  
Lighting Package 900  
Sunroof Package 1,500  
Heating Package 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Proximity key 1,100 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,650  
Adaptive cruise control 3,150  
Value Package   0
Multicontour seats   1,200
Navigation system   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated second row seats   350
Rear side airbags   385
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium Package 4,185 955
Multicontour front seats 744  
Lighting Package 837  
Sunroof Package 1,395  
Heating Package 925  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651  
Proximity key 1,023 910
Leather seating surfaces 1,534  
Adaptive cruise control 2,930  
Value Package   0
Multicontour seats   1,090
Navigation system   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated second row seats   320
Rear side airbags   350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 15,295 9,630
Options (change) 14,224 8,715
Destination 775 875
Total Price $70,970 $66,455
Total Invoice $66,056 $61,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,446
Model Year20072010
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine335hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/50-17
Total Price$70,970$66,455
Adjustments for Features-3,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,355$66,455
Total Invoice$66,056$61,245
Adjustments for Features-3,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,691$61,245

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072010
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,365$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3650

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072010
ModelGL5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in113.6 in
Length200.3 in191.2 in
Width75.6 in72.7 in
Height72.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,250 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Surround sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested254080%
Total Not Requested62520%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30095%
Total Not Requested155%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested125071%
Total Not Requested50029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested162583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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