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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 7-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 7-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $82,030

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $7,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,349

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $6,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelGL7-Series7-Series
TrimGL550750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $77,375 $79,900 $124,100
Base Invoice $71,959 $73,690 $114,350
Heated steering wheel 0 150  
Proximity key 1,110 1,000 1,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670    
Adaptive Ride Package   1,900  
Premium Sound Package   1,800  
Convenience Package   1,000  
Rear Entertainment Package   2,200 2,200
Rear side airbags   385 385
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,800
Heated steering wheel 0 135  
Proximity key 1,032 910 910
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483    
Adaptive Ride Package   1,730  
Premium Sound Package   1,640  
Convenience Package   910  
Rear Entertainment Package   2,000 2,000
Rear side airbags   350 350
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Rear air vents with automatic controls     1,640
Options (change) 3,780 9,030 5,980
Options (change) 3,515 8,215 5,440
Destination 875 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,700
Total Price $82,030 $89,755 $132,605
Total Invoice $76,349 $82,730 $122,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 7-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GL GL550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,691
Model Year200820082008
ModelGL7-Series7-Series
TrimGL550750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8360hp V8438hp V12
TransmissionT7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12420, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$82,030$89,755$132,605
Adjustments for Features-5,7050-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,325$89,755$128,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,900
Total Invoice$76,349$82,730$122,315
Adjustments for Features-5,3100-3,643
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,039$82,730$118,672
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$35,942

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year200820082008
ModelGL7-Series7-Series
TrimGL550750Li760Li
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Integrated hands-free telephone $500$500
Power door closers $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo cover$75  
Refrigerated storage compartment  $250
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
DVD changer for entertainment system $200$200
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000$1000
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,155$6,450$10,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,705$0$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3100-3,643

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW 7-Series

Model Year20082008
ModelGL7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in123.2 in
Length200.6 in203.9 in
Width76.0 in74.9 in
Height72.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,281 lb.4,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in43.4 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 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Adaptive Ride Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%
Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Refrigerated storage compartment200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Rear Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, console-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
DVD changer for entertainment system200No
Total Requested102584%
Total Not Requested20016%

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