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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: $88,350

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $15,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,227

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $13,353

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL550M5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,300 $90,200
Base Invoice $79,329 $83,165
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Heated steering wheel 225  
Executive Package   5,500
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,000
Heated steering wheel 209  
Executive Package   5,005
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 2,175 11,200
Options (change) 2,023 10,190
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $88,350 $103,625
Total Invoice $82,227 $95,580

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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: $18,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,010
Model Year20122013
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL550M5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21265/40-19
Total Price$88,350$103,625
Adjustments for Features-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,495$103,625
Total Invoice$82,227$95,580
Adjustments for Features-2,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,570$95,580

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

Model Year20122013
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 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $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, 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 cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
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
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$10,630$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6570

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

Model Year20122013
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 M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power door closers300No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested167555%

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