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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,525

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $2,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,070

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $2,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $51,800
Base Invoice $51,987 $47,855
Premium II Package 8,600  
Heating Package 810  
Leather seating surfaces 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Running boards 510 300
iPod integration 375  
Proximity key 1,110 1,000
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670  
Technology Package   2,800
Premium Package   3,400
Premium Sound Package   1,800
Third-row seat   1,700
Cold Weather Package   900
Rear Climate Package   900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Heated second row seats   350
Roof rails   100
Premium II Package 7,998  
Heating Package 753  
Leather seating surfaces 1,953  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Running boards 474 275
iPod integration 349  
Proximity key 1,032 910
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,325  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483  
Technology Package   2,550
Premium Package   3,095
Premium Sound Package   1,640
Third-row seat   1,545
Cold Weather Package   820
Rear Climate Package   820
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Heated second row seats   320
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 14,895 16,850
Options (change) 13,851 15,340
Destination 875 875
Total Price $71,670 $69,525
Total Invoice $66,713 $64,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,108
Model Year20082011
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/55-18
Total Price$71,670$69,525
Adjustments for Features-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,095$69,525
Total Invoice$66,713$64,070
Adjustments for Features-5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,178$64,070

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082011
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote$200 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,565$9,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5350

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082011
ModelGLX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in115.5 in
Length200.6 in191.2 in
Width76.0 in76.1 in
Height72.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,313 lb.5,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.6 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 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.3 ft361.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Sunroof900Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested464082%
Total Not Requested105018%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested54033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested241584%
Total Not Requested45016%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested37560%
Total Not Requested25040%

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