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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: $87,245

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $855

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,845

BMW 7-Series 740i   
Difference: $150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120172017201720172017201720172017
ModelGL7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimGL550740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $84,450 $81,500 $84,900 $89,100 $92,500 $94,600 $97,600 $153,800 $137,000
Base Invoice $78,539 $76,475 $79,605 $83,545 $86,675 $88,660 $91,420 $143,715 $128,090
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700 2,700
Heated steering wheel 225                
Illuminated door sill trim plates 600                
Multicontour seats   0 0 0 0        
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Cold Weather Package   400 400 400 400 400 400    
Temporary spare tire   150 150   150 150      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485 2,485
Heated steering wheel 209                
Illuminated door sill trim plates 558                
Multicontour seats   0 0 0 0        
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,380 1,380 1,380 1,380        
Cold Weather Package   370 370 370 370 370 370    
Temporary spare tire   140 140   140 140      
Options (change) 2,775 4,750 4,750 4,600 4,750 3,250 3,100 2,700 2,700
Options (change) 2,581 4,375 4,375 4,235 4,375 2,995 2,855 2,485 2,485
Destination 875 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 -4,668 0 0 1,700 0
Total Price $88,100 $87,245 $90,645 $90,027 $93,577 $98,845 $101,695 $159,195 $140,695
Total Invoice $81,995 $81,845 $84,975 $84,107 $87,377 $92,650 $95,270 $148,895 $131,570

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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: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,596
Model Year201120172017201720172017201720172017
ModelGL7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimGL550740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8320hp I6320hp I6255hp I4 PiH255hp I4 PiH445hp V8445hp V8601hp V12600hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/50-18245/45-19245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$88,100$87,245$90,645$90,027$93,577$98,845$101,695$159,195$140,695
Adjustments for Features-3,580-625-500-2,375-2,500-2750-10,925-7,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,520$86,620$90,145$87,652$91,077$98,570$101,695$148,270$133,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,525$1,032$4,457$11,950$15,075$61,650$46,925
Total Invoice$81,995$81,845$84,975$84,107$87,377$92,650$95,270$148,895$131,570
Adjustments for Features-3,332-586-469-2,219-2,334-2580-10,218-6,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,663$81,259$84,506$81,888$85,043$92,392$95,270$138,677$124,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,247$629$3,784$11,133$14,011$57,418$43,625

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

Model Year201120172017201720172017201720172017
ModelGL7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series7-Series
TrimGL550740i740i M Sport740e iPerformance740e iPerformance M Sport750i750i M SportM760iAlpina B7
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700  $1700$1700  $1700$1700
RWD $0$0  $0$0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100        
Display key $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125        
Power liftgate$350        
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25    
Semi-automated parking system       $500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power       $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras       $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200 
Blind spot warning system$200      $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning       $200 
Hill descent control$250  $250$250  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning       $200 
Pedestrian detection       $50 
Rear side airbags$300        
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500        
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25        
Wide-view front camera       $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75        
Cargo net$40        
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150        
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250        
Ski sack $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Electric A/C (optional)   $0$0    
Electric heater (optional)   $0$0    
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400        
Rear wiper$175        
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0$0    
9 kWh battery pack   $0$0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable       $500 
Raised top speed limiter       $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0  
Bodyside moldings$75        
Deep-tinted rear windows$275        
Glass roof panel(s)$300        
Laminated front side windows       $200 
Laminated rear side windows       $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40        
Rear spoiler       $200$200
Running boards$350        
Skid plates$150        
Sunroof$900        
Wheel-lip moldings$75        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support       $100 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325        
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Gesture control system $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100        
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200        
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25        
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0 $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25        
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25        
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Fog light, rear$100        
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125  $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers$50        
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500        
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls       $0$0
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300      $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats       $200 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300        
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200      $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200        
Manual recliner, second row seats$75        
Massage, driver seat       $100$100
Massage, passenger seat       $100$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 tilt adjuster, second row seats       $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats       $150 
Power-folding third row seats$1000        
Upholstered instrument panel$300    $300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500$500
Active steering       $1000$1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000        
Camera-linked adaptive suspension       $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Rear wheel steering       $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$13,355$10,400$10,275$12,150$12,275$10,050$9,775$20,700$16,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$625$500$2,375$2,500$275$0$10,925$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,332-586-469-2,219-2,334-2580-10,218-6,686

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

Model Year20112017
ModelGL7-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase121.1 in126.4 in
Length200.6 in206.6 in
Width76.0 in74.8 in
Height72.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.20.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in44.4 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 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft318.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i M Sport

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740e iPerformance

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740e iPerformance M Sport

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 750i M Sport

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series M760i

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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