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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: $75,195

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $11,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,260

BMW X5 xDrive35d   
Difference: $11,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelGLX5
TrimGL350 BlueTECxDrive35d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $62,400 $56,700
Base Invoice $58,032 $52,345
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Multicontour seats 1,100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Premium 2 Package 5,850  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450  
Active stabilizer bars 2,900  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,050  
Special order charge 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Heated second row seats 620  
Lane departure warning 850 950
Running boards 670 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Premium Package   3,500
Adaptive Drive   3,500
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,100
Third-row seat   1,700
Cold Weather Package   750
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,700
Power door closers   600
App support   250
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Multicontour seats 1,023  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Premium 2 Package 5,441  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349  
Active stabilizer bars 2,697  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 978  
Special order charge 233  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Heated second row seats 577  
Lane departure warning 791 865
Running boards 623 275
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Premium Package   3,185
Adaptive Drive   3,185
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,910
Third-row seat   1,545
Cold Weather Package   685
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Entertainment system, console-mounted   1,545
Power door closers   545
App support   230
Options (change) 23,495 17,600
Options (change) 21,856 16,020
Destination 905 895
Total Price $86,800 $75,195
Total Invoice $80,793 $69,260

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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: $8,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,540
Model Year20132012
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, 14205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19255/55-18
Total Price$86,800$75,195
Adjustments for Features-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,585$75,195
Total Invoice$80,793$69,260
Adjustments for Features-2,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,800$69,260

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132012
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 flip-out rear side windows$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,265$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20132012
ModelGLX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in115.5 in
Length201.6 in191.2 in
Width76.4 in76.1 in
Height72.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight5,467 lb.5,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.22.5 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested256573%
Total Not Requested95027%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested169087%
Total Not Requested25013%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested95083%
Total Not Requested20017%
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 second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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