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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: $65,125

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $52,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,505

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $50,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL63 AMG530i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $116,925 $51,400
Base Invoice $108,740 $46,955
Premium Sound Package   1,800
Comfort seats   1,200
Premium Package   2,100
Navigation system   1,800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Heated second row seats   350
Cold Weather Package   900
Rear side airbags   385
Satellite radio   595
Proximity key   1,000
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Premium Sound Package   1,640
Comfort seats   1,090
Premium Package   1,910
Navigation system   1,640
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Heated second row seats   320
Cold Weather Package   820
Rear side airbags   350
Satellite radio   540
Proximity key   910
Adaptive cruise control   2,000
Options (change) 0 13,030
Options (change) 0 11,855
Destination 905 695
Total Price $117,830 $65,125
Total Invoice $109,645 $59,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,946
Model Year20132006
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL63 AMG530i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine550hp V8255hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21225/50-17
Total Price$117,830$65,125
Adjustments for Features-12,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,800$65,125
Total Invoice$109,645$59,505
Adjustments for Features-11,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,451$59,505

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

Model Year20132006
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL63 AMG530i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo net$40 
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,145$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,1940

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

Model Year20132006
ModelGL5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.0 in113.6 in
Length201.6 in191.2 in
Width76.4 in72.7 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,687 lb.4,232 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Comfort 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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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