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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: $67,325

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,085

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $7,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,570 $56,600
Base Invoice $58,190 $52,250
Premium 1 Package 4,280  
Leather seating surfaces 1,930  
Lighting Package 985  
3.0L V6 Diesel -1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Proximity key 1,140  
Third-row seat   1,700
Cold Weather Package   550
Premium Package   2,700
Rearview camera   400
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,200
Premium 1 Package 3,980  
Leather seating surfaces 1,795  
Lighting Package 916  
3.0L V6 Diesel -930  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,000
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Proximity key 1,060  
Third-row seat   1,545
Cold Weather Package   500
Premium Package   2,455
Rearview camera   365
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,090
Options (change) 13,100 9,800
Options (change) 12,184 8,910
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax -1,800 0
Total Price $74,745 $67,325
Total Invoice $69,449 $62,085

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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: $7,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,350
Model Year20122014
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine210hp V6 D255hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/50-20255/55-18
Total Price$74,745$67,325
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,730$67,325
Total Invoice$69,449$62,085
Adjustments for Features-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,435$62,085

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122014
ModelGLX5
TrimGL450 / GL350xDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power door closers $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
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 
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
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,490$9,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20122014
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 Weight5,512 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 / GL350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested234089%
Total Not Requested27511%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
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
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

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