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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: $60,595

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $10,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,015

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $9,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720172017
ModelGL5-Series5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,900 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $51,057 $48,295 $53,180
Leather seating surfaces 1,650    
Premium Package 4,500 2,300 1,950
Multicontour front seats 800    
Heating Package 995    
Lighting Package 900    
Sunroof Package 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700
Proximity key 1,100    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,200 2,200
Rearview camera 500 400 400
Multicontour seats   750 750
Luxury Package   500 500
Cold Weather Package   800 800
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Leather seating surfaces 1,534    
Premium Package 4,185 2,115 1,795
Multicontour front seats 744    
Heating Package 925    
Lighting Package 837    
Sunroof Package 1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 651 645 645
Proximity key 1,023    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,464 2,025 2,025
Rearview camera 465 370 370
Multicontour seats   690 690
Luxury Package   460 460
Cold Weather Package   735 735
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Options (change) 15,295 8,400 8,050
Options (change) 14,223 7,725 7,405
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $70,970 $60,595 $65,495
Total Invoice $66,055 $57,015 $61,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,526
Model Year200720172017
ModelGL5-Series5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$70,970$60,595$65,495
Adjustments for Features-3,7750-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,195$60,595$65,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,450
Total Invoice$66,055$57,015$61,580
Adjustments for Features-3,5140-423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,541$57,015$61,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,142

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

Model Year200720172017
ModelGL5-Series5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320530i540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,965$5,190$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,775$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5140-423

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

Model Year20072017
ModelGL5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in117.1 in
Length200.3 in194.6 in
Width75.6 in73.5 in
Height72.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,250 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.5 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 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft318.7 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 sound250No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215068%
Total Not Requested101532%
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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested315100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Total Requested60039%
Total Not Requested92561%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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