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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: $6,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,070

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $6,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,950 $51,800
Base Invoice $57,614 $47,855
Lighting Package 985  
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Premium 2 Package 6,330  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Running boards 670 300
Heated second row seats 620 350
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
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
Proximity key   1,000
Roof rails   100
Lighting Package 916  
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Premium 2 Package 5,887  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Running boards 623 275
Heated second row seats 577 320
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
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
Proximity key   910
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 14,680 16,850
Options (change) 13,654 15,340
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $75,705 $69,525
Total Invoice $70,343 $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: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,367
Model Year20112011
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$75,705$69,525
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,730$69,525
Total Invoice$70,343$64,070
Adjustments for Features-9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,437$64,070

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112011
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic 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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger 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
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$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9060

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20112011
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 Weight5,512 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 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested284082%
Total Not Requested62518%

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, large15Yes
Around view cameras500No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested111568%
Total Not Requested52532%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote app25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Total Requested252588%
Total Not Requested34012%
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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