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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: $70,120

BMW X5 4.8i   
Difference: $9,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,615

BMW X5 4.8i   
Difference: $9,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL3504.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,570 $54,800
Base Invoice $58,190 $50,595
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Lighting Package 985  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Premium 2 Package 6,330  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Running boards 670 300
Heated second row seats 620 350
Heated steering wheel 225  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850
Premium Package   1,850
Third-row seat   1,200
Technology Package   2,600
Rear Climate Package   900
Cold Weather Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Proximity key   1,000
Power liftgate   500
iPod integration   400
HD radio   350
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Lighting Package 916  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Premium 2 Package 5,887  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Running boards 623 275
Heated second row seats 577 320
Heated steering wheel 209  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685
Premium Package   1,685
Third-row seat   1,090
Technology Package   2,365
Rear Climate Package   820
Cold Weather Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Proximity key   910
Power liftgate   455
iPod integration   365
HD radio   320
Options (change) 15,680 14,495
Options (change) 14,584 13,195
Destination 875 825
Total Price $79,125 $70,120
Total Invoice $73,649 $64,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 4.8i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,414
Model Year20122008
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL3504.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V8350hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19255/55-18
Total Price$79,125$70,120
Adjustments for Features-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,385$70,120
Total Invoice$73,649$64,615
Adjustments for Features-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,029$64,615

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122008
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL3504.8i
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 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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
Rear seat pass-through $100
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 changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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 
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$10,355$8,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122008
ModelGLX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in115.5 in
Length200.6 in191.1 in
Width76.0 in76.1 in
Height72.4 in69.5 in
Curb Weight5,346 lb.5,335 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.23.0 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
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, large15No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested282582%
Total Not Requested64018%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested31524%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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