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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: $86,775

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $2,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelGL6-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimGL550640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $85,300 $86,700 $98,300 $122,300
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600      
Multicontour seats   1,300    
Wood trim       0
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558      
Multicontour seats   1,195    
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 600 1,300 0 0
Options (change) 558 1,195 0 0
Destination 875 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $86,775 $88,995 $99,295 $124,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 6-Series 650i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,088
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelGL6-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimGL550640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine382hp V8315hp I6445hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12205, 9600, 12600, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/45-18245/40-19265/40-19
Total Price$86,775$88,995$99,295$124,595
Adjustments for Features-2,6900-400-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,085$88,995$98,895$123,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,900$34,775

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

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelGL6-Series6-Series6-Series
TrimGL550640i650iM6
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power retractable rear window $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests $500$500$500
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150 
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250   
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Power convertible top $4000$4000$4000
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Skid plates$150   
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription  $150$150
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$13,430$10,740$11,140$11,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$0$400$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5040-5-16

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

Model Year20122018
ModelGL6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Convertible
Wheelbase121.1 in112.4 in
Length200.6 in192.8 in
Width76.0 in74.6 in
Height72.4 in53.7 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in49.6 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 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft310.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 640i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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