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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: $64,055

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $7,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,110

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $7,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelGLGL5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $58,200 $81,300 $55,950
Base Invoice $54,126 $75,609 $51,655
Premium II Package 8,650    
Heating Package 820    
Leather seating surfaces 2,130    
Cargo tray 160 160  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720    
Heated steering wheel   0  
Value Package     0
Premium Package     1,050
Multicontour seats     1,200
Navigation system     1,900
Obstacle detection, rear     750
Heated second row seats     350
Rear side airbags     385
Proximity key     1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Premium II Package 8,044    
Heating Package 763    
Leather seating surfaces 1,981    
Cargo tray 149 149  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670    
Heated steering wheel   0  
Value Package     0
Premium Package     955
Multicontour seats     1,090
Navigation system     1,730
Obstacle detection, rear     685
Heated second row seats     320
Rear side airbags     350
Proximity key     910
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 12,480 160 7,230
Options (change) 11,607 149 6,580
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $71,555 $82,335 $64,055
Total Invoice $66,608 $76,633 $59,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,114
Model Year200920092010
ModelGLGL5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine335hp V8382hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21225/50-17
Total Price$71,555$82,335$64,055
Adjustments for Features-4,710-6,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,845$76,300$64,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,455$0
Total Invoice$66,608$76,633$59,110
Adjustments for Features-4,384-5,6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,224$71,016$59,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,792$0

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

Model Year200920092010
ModelGLGL5-Series
TrimGL450 / GL320GL550535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo tray$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards $350 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,435$11,760$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$6,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,384-5,6170

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

Model Year20092010
ModelGL5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in113.6 in
Length200.6 in191.2 in
Width76.0 in72.7 in
Height72.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.0 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 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
HD radio50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Media drive, large15No
Rearview camera200No
iPod integration100Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested386571%
Total Not Requested161529%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested75097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
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%

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