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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 6-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 6-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $79,995

BMW 6-Series 640i   
Difference: $2,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,790

BMW 6-Series 640i   
Difference: $3,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelGL6-Series6-Series
TrimGL550640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,300 $73,600 $83,000
Base Invoice $75,609 $67,890 $76,540
Cooled or ventilated front seats 550    
Premium Sound Package   1,800 1,800
Luxury Seating Package   3,200  
Heated front seats   500 500
Cooled or ventilated front seats 512    
Premium Sound Package   1,640 1,640
Luxury Seating Package   2,910  
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 550 5,500 2,300
Options (change) 512 5,005 2,095
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $82,725 $79,995 $86,195
Total Invoice $76,996 $73,790 $79,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 6-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,098
Model Year200920122012
ModelGL6-Series6-Series
TrimGL550640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine382hp V8315hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$82,725$79,995$86,195
Adjustments for Features-8,715-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,010$79,120$86,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,075
Total Invoice$76,996$73,790$79,530
Adjustments for Features-8,111-8070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,885$72,983$79,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,547

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year200920122012
ModelGL6-Series6-Series
TrimGL550640i650i
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$12,355$4,515$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,715$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,111-8070

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelGL6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in112.4 in
Length200.6 in192.8 in
Width76.0 in74.6 in
Height72.4 in53.9 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in30.5 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested72546%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%

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