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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: $69,745

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,810

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $3,475

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Model Year20082016
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,900 $57,700
Base Invoice $51,987 $53,765
Leather seating surfaces 2,100  
Premium II Package 8,600  
Heating Package 810  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,200
Proximity key 1,110  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,500  
Third-row seat   1,700
Cold Weather Package   550
Premium Package   2,550
Rearview camera   400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200
Leather seating surfaces 1,953  
Premium II Package 7,998  
Heating Package 753  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,000
Proximity key 1,032  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
3.0L V6 Diesel -2,325  
Third-row seat   1,545
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Package   2,320
Rearview camera   365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090
Options (change) 16,585 11,050
Options (change) 15,423 10,050
Destination 875 995
Total Price $73,360 $69,745
Total Invoice $68,285 $64,810

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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: $4,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,088
Model Year20082016
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6 D255hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/50-19
Total Price$73,360$69,745
Adjustments for Features0-660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,360$69,085
Total Invoice$68,285$64,810
Adjustments for Features0-613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,285$64,197

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082016
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL320xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,380$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-613

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20082016
ModelGLX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in115.5 in
Length200.6 in193.2 in
Width76.0 in76.3 in
Height72.4 in69.4 in
Curb Weight5,313 lb.4,930 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.3 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 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft366.0 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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested437577%
Total Not Requested131523%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
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
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested137595%
Total Not Requested755%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150076%
Total Not Requested47524%

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