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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: $73,875

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $11,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,845

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $11,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelGLX5
TrimGL350 BlueTECxDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,400 $51,300
Base Invoice $58,032 $47,375
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multicontour seats 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Premium 2 Package 5,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Running boards 670 300
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,050  
Special order charge 250  
Active stabilizer bars 2,900  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850
Adaptive Drive   3,500
Premium Package   3,400
Technology Package   2,800
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100
Third-row seat   1,700
Cold Weather Package   1,250
Rear Climate Package   900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
iPod integration   400
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Proximity key   1,000
Roof rails   100
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multicontour seats 1,023  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Premium 2 Package 5,441  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Running boards 623 275
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 978  
Special order charge 233  
Active stabilizer bars 2,697  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685
Adaptive Drive   3,185
Premium Package   3,095
Technology Package   2,550
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910
Third-row seat   1,545
Cold Weather Package   1,140
Rear Climate Package   820
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
iPod integration   365
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Proximity key   910
Roof rails   90
Options (change) 22,325 23,500
Options (change) 20,767 21,395
Destination 905 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800
Total Price $85,630 $73,875
Total Invoice $79,704 $67,845

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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: $9,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,541
Model Year20132010
ModelGLX5
TrimGL350 BlueTECxDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D265hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19255/55-18
Total Price$85,630$73,875
Adjustments for Features-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,140$73,875
Total Invoice$79,704$67,845
Adjustments for Features-2,3180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,386$67,845

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132010
ModelGLX5
TrimGL350 BlueTECxDrive35d
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 door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
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
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
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 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,930$9,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3180

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132010
ModelGLX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in115.5 in
Length201.6 in191.1 in
Width76.4 in76.1 in
Height72.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,467 lb.5,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.0 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.4 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		93.8 ft361.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested247570%
Total Not Requested104030%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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
Total Requested242585%
Total Not Requested41515%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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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