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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: $66,970

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $21,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,660

BMW X5 3.0si   
Difference: $20,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelGLGLGLGLX5X5
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $63,600 $65,200 $89,950 $119,450 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $59,148 $60,636 $83,654 $111,089 $42,685 $50,595
Premium 1 Package 4,410 4,410        
designo Edition 4,800 4,800        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Multicontour seats 1,100 1,100        
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Active stabilizer bars 2,900 2,900 2,900      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800 800        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 1,450        
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250      
Heated second row seats 620 620 620   350 350
Running boards 670 670     300 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720        
Premium Package         2,850 1,850
Third-row seat         1,700 1,200
Sport Package         3,700 3,700
Technology Package         2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package         2,100 2,100
Rear Climate Package         900 900
Cold Weather Package         900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595
Entertainment system, console-mounted         1,700 1,700
Proximity key         1,000 1,000
Power liftgate         500 500
iPod integration         400 400
HD radio         350 350
Premium 1 Package 4,101 4,101        
designo Edition 4,464 4,464        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Multicontour seats 1,023 1,023        
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814    
Active stabilizer bars 2,697 2,697 2,697      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744 744        
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 353    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 1,349        
Heated steering wheel 233 233 233      
Heated second row seats 577 577 577   320 320
Running boards 623 623     275 275
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670        
Premium Package         2,595 1,685
Third-row seat         1,545 1,090
Sport Package         3,365 3,365
Technology Package         2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package         1,910 1,910
Rear Climate Package         820 820
Cold Weather Package         820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540
Entertainment system, console-mounted         1,545 1,545
Proximity key         910 910
Power liftgate         455 455
iPod integration         365 365
HD radio         320 320
Options (change) 24,070 24,070 7,190 2,330 19,945 18,445
Options (change) 22,387 22,387 6,688 2,167 18,150 16,785
Destination 925 925 925 925 825 825
Total Price $88,595 $90,195 $98,065 $122,705 $66,970 $74,070
Total Invoice $82,460 $83,948 $91,267 $114,181 $61,660 $68,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,202
Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelGLGLGLGLX5X5
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D362hp V6429hp V8550hp V8260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8830, 14830, 14205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$88,595$90,195$98,065$122,705$66,970$74,070
Adjustments for Features-4,940-5,090-4,855-8,33000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,655$85,105$93,210$114,375$66,970$74,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$9,555$30,720$0$7,100
Total Invoice$82,460$83,948$91,267$114,181$61,660$68,205
Adjustments for Features-4,598-4,737-4,518-7,75100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,862$79,211$86,749$106,430$61,660$68,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,349$8,887$28,568$0$6,545

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year201520152015201520082008
ModelGLGLGLGLX5X5
TrimGL350 BlueTECGL450GL550GL63 AMG3.0si4.8i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850  
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100
Power door closers  $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125$125  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  $200$200
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Cargo area partition net    $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Cargo net  $40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails    $250$250
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Residual heat    $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, console-mounted    $1000$1000
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats    $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 $650  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,180$13,330$13,095$16,570$8,240$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,940$5,090$4,855$8,330$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,598-4,737-4,518-7,75100

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GL vs. BMW X5

Model Year20152008
ModelGLX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.0 in115.5 in
Length201.6 in191.1 in
Width76.4 in76.1 in
Height72.8 in69.5 in
Curb Weight5,372 lb.4,983 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL350 BlueTEC

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested225082%
Total Not Requested49018%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested225082%
Total Not Requested49018%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested135050%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested227593%
Total Not Requested1657%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested16513%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
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%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
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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