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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $79,265

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $14,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,260

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $13,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Multicontour seats 1,100        
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
designo Edition 4,900 4,200      
Active stabilizer bars 3,700 2,900      
Lighting Package 1,390        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375      
Parking Assist Package 1,290        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550 550  
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 1,080 1,080 1,080
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 2,200 2,200 2,200
Heated steering wheel 250 250 190 190  
Heated second row seats 620 620 350 350  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570        
Power door closers 550        
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300  
Dynamic Handling Package     3,500 3,500  
Executive Tier     2,100 2,100  
Luxury Seating Package     1,600 1,600 1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000 1,000 1,000
Luxury Design     500 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     700 700 700
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150
Synthetic suede headliner     650 650 650
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300
Heated front seats         500
Executive Package         1,200
Parking Assistance Package         700
Multicontour seats 1,023        
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
designo Edition 4,557 3,906      
Active stabilizer bars 3,441 2,697      
Lighting Package 1,293        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279      
Parking Assist Package 1,200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   505 505  
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 995 995 995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 2,025 2,025 2,025
Heated steering wheel 233 233 175 175  
Heated second row seats 577 577 320 320  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530        
Power door closers 512        
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115  
Dynamic Handling Package     3,220 3,220  
Executive Tier     1,930 1,930  
Luxury Seating Package     1,470 1,470 1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery     920 920 920
Luxury Design     460 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     645 645 645
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140
Synthetic suede headliner     600 600 600
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275
Heated front seats         455
Executive Package         1,105
Parking Assistance Package         645
Options (change) 23,280 11,455 20,570 20,070 13,080
Options (change) 21,654 10,655 18,925 18,465 12,040
Destination 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $93,825 $107,400 $79,265 $83,065 $87,475
Total Invoice $87,331 $99,954 $74,260 $77,800 $81,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,124
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$93,825$107,400$79,265$83,065$87,475
Adjustments for Features-4,240-5,5800-1,950-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,585$101,820$79,265$81,115$85,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,235$0$1,850$6,410
Total Invoice$87,331$99,954$74,260$77,800$81,975
Adjustments for Features-3,947-5,1930-1,826-1,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,384$94,761$74,260$75,974$80,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,377$0$1,714$6,028

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100$100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, front  $25$25$25
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250 $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Side collision intervention  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net $40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250   
Rear HVAC unit $400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Running boards $350   
Wheel-lip moldings $75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100   
Aux input  $50$50$50
Gesture control system  $100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
S Voice support  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Text dictation  $50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  $50
Wireless charging station    $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200   
Analog clock$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls    $0
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals    $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,690$13,030$7,450$9,400$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,240$5,580$0$1,950$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,947-5,1930-1,826-1,687

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20182018
ModelGLS5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in117.1 in
Length202.0 in194.6 in
Width76.1 in73.5 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.5 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 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested239092%
Total Not Requested2008%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested250093%
Total Not Requested2007%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35082%
Total Not Requested7518%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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