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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: $85,605

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,674

Mercedes-Benz GL GL550   
Difference: $471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelGL7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimGL550740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $82,850 $77,600 $90,500 $140,700 $132,000
Base Invoice $77,051 $71,570 $83,440 $129,625 $121,620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 2,800 2,800 2,700 2,200
Heated steering wheel 0        
Executive Package   4,800      
Cold Weather Package   800 800    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 2,550 2,550 2,455 2,000
Heated steering wheel 0        
Executive Package   4,370      
Cold Weather Package   730 730    
Options (change) 1,880 8,400 3,600 2,700 2,200
Options (change) 1,748 7,650 3,280 2,455 2,000
Destination 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $85,605 $86,925 $95,025 $146,025 $135,125
Total Invoice $79,674 $80,145 $87,645 $134,705 $124,545

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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: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,019
Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelGL7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimGL550740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8315hp I6445hp V8535hp V12540hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$85,605$86,925$95,025$146,025$135,125
Adjustments for Features-5,530-6500-8,500-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,075$86,275$95,025$137,525$131,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,750$51,250$45,400
Total Invoice$79,674$80,145$87,645$134,705$124,545
Adjustments for Features-5,147-5990-7,841-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,527$79,546$87,645$126,864$121,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,099$47,318$41,819

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

Model Year20102013201320132013
ModelGL7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimGL550740Li750Li760LiAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125    
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure collision mitigation   $50 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300    
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25    
Wide-view front camera   $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo net$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Laminated front side windows   $200 
Laminated rear side windows   $100 
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350    
Skid plates$150    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0 $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote $200$200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100    
Head-up display (HUD) $350 $350$350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0$0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Folding second row seats$300    
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats   $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500
Active steering   $1000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350
Rear wheel steering   $1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100
Total Value of Features$12,005$7,125$6,475$14,975$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,530$650$0$8,500$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,147-5990-7,841-3,180

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

Model Year20102013
ModelGL7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in126.4 in
Length200.6 in205.3 in
Width76.0 in74.9 in
Height72.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in44.3 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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft317.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested140098%
Total Not Requested252%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested130047%
Total Not Requested145053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested140098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 760Li

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series Alpina B7

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%

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