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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: $87,645

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $37,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,680

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $35,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL63 AMG550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $119,450 $62,000
Base Invoice $111,089 $57,220
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Night vision 1,780 2,600
Special order charge 250  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Convenience Package   1,700
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Driver Assistance Package   3,500
AWD   2,300
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
App support   250
Active stabilizer bars   2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,000
Night vision 1,655 2,365
Special order charge 233  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Convenience Package   1,545
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Driver Assistance Package   3,185
AWD   2,115
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
App support   230
Active stabilizer bars   2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 4,360 24,750
Options (change) 4,055 22,565
Destination 925 895
Total Price $124,735 $87,645
Total Invoice $116,069 $80,680

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,847
Model Year20152012
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL63 AMG550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/40-19
Total Price$124,735$87,645
Adjustments for Features-8,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,630$87,645
Total Invoice$116,069$80,680
Adjustments for Features-7,5420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,527$80,680

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

Model Year20152012
ModelGL5-Series
TrimGL63 AMG550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback 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, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$15,455$7,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,5420

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

Model Year20152012
ModelGL5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.0 in116.9 in
Length201.6 in193.1 in
Width76.4 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,687 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.1 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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