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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: $66,155

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $7,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,985

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $7,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720142014201420142014
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900
Base Invoice $51,057 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970
Premium Package 4,500 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Multicontour front seats 800          
Sunroof Package 1,500          
Lighting Package 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 550 550 550 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Rearview camera 500 400 400 400 400  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 540 800 800 800 800 800
Leather seating surfaces 1,650          
Proximity key 1,100          
Adaptive cruise control 3,150          
Multicontour seats   1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750  
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500        
M Sport Line   3,150        
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Executive Package           4,300
Premium Package 4,185 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Multicontour front seats 744          
Sunroof Package 1,395          
Lighting Package 837          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 500 500 500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,464 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Rearview camera 465 365 365 365 365  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 502 730 730 730 730 730
Leather seating surfaces 1,534          
Proximity key 1,023          
Adaptive cruise control 2,930          
Multicontour seats   1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 685  
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475        
M Sport Line   2,865        
Wood trim, alternative type   985 985 985 985 985
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
Executive Package           3,915
Options (change) 17,990 15,730 10,980 10,980 10,980 10,780
Options (change) 16,730 14,340 10,000 10,000 10,000 9,815
Destination 775 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $73,665 $66,155 $67,005 $68,505 $73,305 $75,605
Total Invoice $68,562 $60,985 $61,795 $63,175 $67,595 $69,710

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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: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,028
Model Year200720142014201420142014
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$73,665$66,155$67,005$68,505$73,305$75,605
Adjustments for Features-4,135-325000-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,530$65,830$67,005$68,505$73,305$74,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,175$2,675$7,475$8,675
Total Invoice$68,562$60,985$61,795$63,175$67,595$69,710
Adjustments for Features-3,849-300000-1,014
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,713$60,685$61,795$63,175$67,595$68,696
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,110$2,490$6,910$8,011

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

Model Year200720142014201420142014
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers     $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125     
Power liftgate$350     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300     
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40     
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0    
Body kit $0    
Bodyside moldings$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200     
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    $250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear$100     
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls     $0
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000     
Upholstered instrument panel$300     
Wood trim$300     
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$10,290$6,480$6,155$6,155$6,155$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,135$325$0$0$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,849-300000-1,014

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

Model Year20072014
ModelGL5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in116.9 in
Length200.3 in193.4 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 in35.3 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

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240076%
Total Not Requested76524%
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%
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85039%
Total Not Requested135061%

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