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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $68,655 BMW 5-Series 535i | |||||
| Difference: $10,685 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $63,225 BMW 5-Series 535i | |||||
| Difference: $10,627 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG | 535i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Base Price | $62,400 | $63,900 | $86,900 | $116,925 | $54,400 |
| Base Invoice | $58,032 | $59,427 | $80,817 | $108,740 | $50,230 |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,100 | 1,100 | 1,200 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,500 | 3,500 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,800 | 2,800 | 1,950 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 700 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 620 | 620 | 620 | 350 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 1,000 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 225 | 225 | 225 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,450 | 1,450 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 900 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,500 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,900 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 250 | ||||
| HD radio | 350 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 385 | ||||
| iPod integration | 400 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | 500 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | |||
| Multicontour seats | 1,023 | 1,023 | 1,090 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 3,255 | 3,255 | |||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,604 | 2,604 | 1,814 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 635 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 670 | 670 | |||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | ||
| Heated second row seats | 577 | 577 | 577 | 320 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 910 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Heated steering wheel | 209 | 209 | 209 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 1,349 | 1,349 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 820 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,275 | ||||
| Navigation system | 1,730 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | 230 | ||||
| HD radio | 315 | ||||
| Rear side airbags | 350 | ||||
| iPod integration | 365 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | 455 | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,135 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | ||||
| Options (change) | 16,035 | 16,035 | 3,885 | 0 | 13,430 |
| Options (change) | 14,915 | 14,915 | 3,614 | 0 | 12,170 |
| Destination | 905 | 905 | 905 | 905 | 825 |
| Total Price | $79,340 | $80,840 | $91,690 | $117,830 | $68,655 |
| Total Invoice | $73,852 | $75,247 | $85,336 | $109,645 | $63,225 |
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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: $3,280 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,734 | |||||
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG | 535i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Engine | 240hp V6 D | 362hp V8 | 429hp V8 | 550hp V8 | 300hp I6 |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 80, 8 | 80, 8 | 830, 14 | 830, 14 | 200, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 275/55-19 | 275/55-19 | 295/40-21 | 295/40-21 | 225/50-17 |
| Total Price | $79,340 | $80,840 | $91,690 | $117,830 | $68,655 |
| Adjustments for Features | -7,405 | -7,405 | -9,220 | -11,945 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,935 | $73,435 | $82,470 | $105,885 | $68,655 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,500 | $10,535 | $33,950 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $73,852 | $75,247 | $85,336 | $109,645 | $63,225 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,893 | -6,893 | -8,581 | -11,115 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,959 | $68,354 | $76,755 | $98,530 | $63,225 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,395 | $9,796 | $31,571 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | GL | GL | GL | GL | 5-Series |
| Trim | GL350 BlueTEC | GL450 | GL550 | GL63 AMG | 535i |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | |||
| Power flip-out rear side windows | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags, three rows | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Trailer sway control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | ||||
| Aluminum roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Cargo area partition net | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||
| Cargo organizer | $100 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Liftglass or two-piece tailgate | $150 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | ||||
| Roof rails | $250 | ||||
| Ski sack | $50 | ||||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | ||||
| Rear HVAC unit | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear bumper protector | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Running boards | $350 | $350 | |||
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | $75 | |||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | ||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | ||||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Active stabilizer bars | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $12,645 | $12,645 | $14,460 | $17,185 | $5,240 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $7,405 | $7,405 | $9,220 | $11,945 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -6,893 | -6,893 | -8,581 | -11,115 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 |
| Model | GL | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 121.0 in | 113.6 in |
| Length | 201.6 in | 191.2 in |
| Width | 76.4 in | 72.7 in |
| Height | 72.8 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,402 lb. | 3,660 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.2 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 40.3 in | 41.5 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.5 in | 36.0 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 38.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 50.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 35.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.4 ft3 | 17.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 93.8 ft3 | 58.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 290 | 13% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 1975 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 290 | 13% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 50% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Multicontour seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front seat active head restraints | 0 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 24% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power liftgate | 350 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
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