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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: $61,145

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $12,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,380

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $12,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $51,057 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Sunroof Package 1,500      
Lighting Package 900      
Premium Package 4,500 2,250 1,000  
Heating Package 995      
Multicontour front seats 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550  
Proximity key 1,100 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,650      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,200 2,200 2,200
Rearview camera 500      
Adaptive cruise control 3,150      
Multicontour seats   1,300 1,300  
Technology Package   1,850 1,850  
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Convenience Package       1,700
Sunroof Package 1,395      
Lighting Package 837      
Premium Package 4,185 2,050 910  
Heating Package 925      
Multicontour front seats 744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 500 500  
Proximity key 1,023 910 910  
Leather seating surfaces 1,534      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,464 2,000 2,000 2,000
Rearview camera 465      
Adaptive cruise control 2,930      
Multicontour seats   1,185 1,185  
Technology Package   1,685 1,685  
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320 1,320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Convenience Package       1,545
Options (change) 18,445 13,350 12,100 8,100
Options (change) 17,153 12,155 11,015 7,370
Destination 775 895 895 895
Total Price $74,120 $61,145 $65,495 $70,995
Total Invoice $68,985 $56,380 $60,390 $65,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,835
Model Year2007201220122012
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$74,120$61,145$65,495$70,995
Adjustments for Features-5,175-50-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,945$61,095$65,445$70,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$9,900
Total Invoice$68,985$56,380$60,390$65,485
Adjustments for Features-4,816-46-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,169$56,334$60,344$65,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010$9,151

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

Model Year2007201220122012
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000   
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,665$4,540$4,540$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$50$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,816-46-460

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

Model Year20072012
ModelGL5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in116.9 in
Length200.3 in193.1 in
Width75.6 in73.2 in
Height72.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,250 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.1 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested101532%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested315100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80085%
Total Not Requested14015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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