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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: $65,595

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $20,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,020

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $18,654

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016201620162016
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL550535i535d550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,850 $55,850 $57,350 $66,300 $94,100
Base Invoice $77,051 $52,060 $53,440 $61,675 $87,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Heated steering wheel 0        
Premium Package   1,500 1,500    
Luxury Seating Package   2,400 2,400 1,300  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750    
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950  
Rearview camera   400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550    
Executive Package       2,950  
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         3,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Heated steering wheel 0        
Premium Package   1,365 1,365    
Luxury Seating Package   2,185 2,185 1,185  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685    
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865  
Rearview camera   365 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500    
Executive Package       2,685  
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather         3,185
Options (change) 1,880 8,750 8,750 7,400 5,700
Options (change) 1,748 7,965 7,965 6,735 5,185
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $85,605 $65,595 $67,095 $74,695 $102,095
Total Invoice $79,674 $61,020 $62,400 $69,405 $94,730

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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: $13,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,483
Model Year20102016201620162016
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL550535i535d550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$85,605$65,595$67,095$74,695$102,095
Adjustments for Features-6,63000-1,900-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,975$65,595$67,095$72,795$99,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$7,200$34,375
Total Invoice$79,674$61,020$62,400$69,405$94,730
Adjustments for Features-6,17100-1,765-1,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,503$61,020$62,400$67,640$92,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,380$6,620$31,738

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

Model Year20102016201620162016
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL550535i535d550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$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
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300    
Side curtain airbags $350$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$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents $100$100$100$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$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$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 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,155$5,525$5,525$7,425$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,630$0$0$1,900$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,17100-1,765-1,972

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

Model Year20102016
ModelGL5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in116.9 in
Length200.6 in193.4 in
Width76.0 in73.2 in
Height72.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,347 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 Headroom38.2 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested65048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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