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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: $61,545

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $26,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,760

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $25,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL550528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,300 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $79,329 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Heated steering wheel 225        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Sport Package   3,600 3,600 3,000  
Premium Package   2,250 1,000 2,300  
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Proximity key   1,000 1,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550  
Convenience Package         1,700
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Heated steering wheel 209        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Sport Package   3,275 3,275 2,730  
Premium Package   2,050 910 2,095  
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Proximity key   910 910    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500  
Convenience Package         1,545
Options (change) 2,175 13,750 12,500 9,950 5,700
Options (change) 2,023 12,535 11,395 9,075 5,185
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $88,350 $61,545 $65,895 $71,795 $68,595
Total Invoice $82,227 $56,760 $60,770 $66,225 $63,300

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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: $19,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,290
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL550528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$88,350$61,545$65,895$71,795$68,595
Adjustments for Features-8,355-650-650-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,995$60,895$65,245$71,145$68,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$10,250$7,700
Total Invoice$82,227$56,760$60,770$66,225$63,300
Adjustments for Features-7,776-599-599-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,451$56,161$60,171$65,625$63,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010$9,464$7,139

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelGL5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGL550528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$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 
Blind spot warning system$200    
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0$0 
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Running boards$350    
Skid plates$150    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
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
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100    
Power seatback 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    
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,580$4,875$4,875$4,875$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,355$650$650$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,776-599-599-6000

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

Model Year20122012
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 Weight5,347 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 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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