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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 4-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 4-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,095

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $8,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,490

BMW 4-Series M4   
Difference: $7,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelGLSGLSGLS4-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63M4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $65,700
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $61,125
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800     1,000
Special order charge 250      
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
designo Edition 4,900 4,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Black exterior trim (optional)   300 300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0  
Driver Assistance Plus       1,700
Executive Package       3,200
LED headlights       1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       2,550
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Semi-automated parking system       500
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744     910
Special order charge 233      
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
designo Edition 4,557 3,906    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     500
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Black exterior trim (optional)   279 279  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     0  
Driver Assistance Plus       1,545
Executive Package       2,910
LED headlights       1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       2,320
Sunroof       0
Wood trim       0
Semi-automated parking system       455
Options (change) 15,730 4,500 300 11,400
Options (change) 14,631 4,185 279 10,370
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $86,275 $100,445 $126,595 $78,095
Total Invoice $80,308 $93,484 $117,803 $72,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 4-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 4-Series M4
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $288
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelGLSGLSGLS4-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63M4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/40-18
Total Price$86,275$100,445$126,595$78,095
Adjustments for Features-8,090-9,480-12,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,185$90,965$114,565$78,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,780$36,380$0
Total Invoice$80,308$93,484$117,803$72,490
Adjustments for Features-7,530-8,823-11,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,778$84,661$106,608$72,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,883$33,830$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelGLSGLSGLS4-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63M4
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100
Blind spot collision prevention  $150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350 
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Handwriting recognition   $200
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,940$15,330$17,880$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,090$9,480$12,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,530-8,823-11,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 4-Series

Model Year20182016
ModelGLS4-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in110.6 in
Length202.0 in182.6 in
Width76.1 in71.9 in
Height72.8 in54.2 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in33.7 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 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested189077%
Total Not Requested55023%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested85031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
BMW 4-Series M4

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1700136%
Total Not Requested-450-36%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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