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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: $67,795

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,525

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $4,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $56,700
Base Invoice $51,987 $52,345
Premium II Package 8,600  
Leather seating surfaces 2,100  
Heating Package 810  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration 375  
Running boards 510 300
Proximity key 1,110  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670  
Third-row seat   1,700
Premium Package   3,500
Cold Weather Package   750
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900
Premium II Package 7,998  
Leather seating surfaces 1,953  
Heating Package 753  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
iPod integration 349  
Running boards 474 275
Proximity key 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,325  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483  
Third-row seat   1,545
Premium Package   3,185
Cold Weather Package   685
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730
Options (change) 14,895 10,200
Options (change) 13,851 9,285
Destination 875 895
Total Price $71,670 $67,795
Total Invoice $66,713 $62,525

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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: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,313
Model Year20082012
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, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/55-18
Total Price$71,670$67,795
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,730$67,795
Total Invoice$66,713$62,525
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,838$62,525

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082012
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 partition net$40 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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$10,955$10,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8750

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082012
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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
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 net40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested435076%
Total Not Requested134024%
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%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested79041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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