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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $62,000 BMW 5-Series 528i | ||||
| Difference: $13,860 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $57,145 BMW 5-Series 528i | ||||
| Difference: $13,465 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 |
| Base Invoice | $51,987 | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 |
| Premium II Package | 8,600 | |||
| Heating Package | 810 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 2,100 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 710 | 550 | 550 | |
| iPod integration | 375 | 400 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,110 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,670 | 2,200 | 2,200 | 2,200 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,200 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | |||
| Premium Package 2 | 4,500 | 4,500 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,050 | 1,050 | 1,050 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | |
| Rearview camera | 400 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |||
| Premium II Package | 7,998 | |||
| Heating Package | 753 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,953 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 660 | 500 | 500 | |
| iPod integration | 349 | 365 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,032 | |||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,483 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | 2,046 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | |||
| Premium Package 2 | 4,095 | 4,095 | ||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||
| Cold Weather Package | 955 | 955 | 955 | |
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | 1,545 | 1,545 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 455 | 455 | 455 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | |
| Rearview camera | 365 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |||
| Options (change) | 19,085 | 16,075 | 15,175 | 9,475 |
| Options (change) | 17,748 | 14,625 | 13,805 | 8,620 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $75,860 | $62,000 | $66,150 | $70,550 |
| Total Invoice | $70,610 | $57,145 | $60,970 | $65,080 |
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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: $8,645 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,605 | ||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 335hp V8 | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | T7 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 12 | 600, 16 | 600, 16 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 265/60-18 | 225/55-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $75,860 | $62,000 | $66,150 | $70,550 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,815 | -600 | -600 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $70,045 | $61,400 | $65,550 | $70,550 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,150 | $9,150 |
| Total Invoice | $70,610 | $57,145 | $60,970 | $65,080 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,413 | -553 | -553 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $65,197 | $56,592 | $60,417 | $65,080 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $3,825 | $8,488 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL450 / GL320 | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | |||
| Power liftgate | $350 | |||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | |||
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power-folding third row seats | $1000 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $10,830 | $5,615 | $5,615 | $5,015 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,815 | $600 | $600 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,413 | -553 | -553 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 |
| Model | GL | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 200.6 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 76.0 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 72.4 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,281 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.1 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.9 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 39.5 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 34.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320
| Premium II Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Rear seat audio controls | 25 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power flip-out rear side windows | 125 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Cargo area partition net | 40 | No |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Rear HVAC unit | 400 | No |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Heat-reflective glass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 4250 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 1440 | 25% |
| Heating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 45% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 990 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 45% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Premium Package 2 | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 990 | 35% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | Yes |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 150 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 45% |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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