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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: $65,505

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $20,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,405

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $19,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL550535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $84,450 $54,400
Base Invoice $78,539 $50,230
Cargo tray 160  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Cold Weather Package   900
Multicontour seats   1,200
Premium Package   2,500
Navigation system   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Heated second row seats   350
HD radio   350
Rear side airbags   385
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Cargo tray 149  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Cold Weather Package   820
Multicontour seats   1,090
Premium Package   2,275
Navigation system   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Heated second row seats   320
HD radio   315
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 385 10,280
Options (change) 358 9,350
Destination 875 825
Total Price $85,710 $65,505
Total Invoice $79,772 $60,405

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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: $13,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,006
Model Year20112008
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL550535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine382hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/50-17
Total Price$85,710$65,505
Adjustments for Features-6,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,875$65,505
Total Invoice$79,772$60,405
Adjustments for Features-6,3610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,411$60,405

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

Model Year20112008
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL550535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,025$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,3610

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20112008
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 Weight5,347 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

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