Mercedes-Benz GL Mercedes-Benz GL 2008 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013

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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: $81,295

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $16,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,666

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $14,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL550M5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,375 $90,200
Base Invoice $71,959 $83,165
iPod integration 375  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,200
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
iPod integration 349  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,000
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 3,045 5,700
Options (change) 2,832 5,185
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $81,295 $98,125
Total Invoice $75,666 $90,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,437
Model Year20082013
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL550M5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21265/40-19
Total Price$81,295$98,125
Adjustments for Features-4,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,430$98,125
Total Invoice$75,666$90,575
Adjustments for Features-4,5280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,138$90,575

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

Model Year20082013
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL550M5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,730$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5280

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

Model Year20082013
ModelGL5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in116.9 in
Length200.6 in193.1 in
Width76.0 in73.2 in
Height72.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,281 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 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 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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