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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: $64,875

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $19,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,795

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $18,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelGLSGLSGLS5-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $52,100
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $48,110
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Obstacle detection, rear 970     700
Lighting Package 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Heated second row seats 620 620   350
Leather seating surfaces 1,620      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 250
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Multi-Contour Seats       1,200
Premium Package       2,100
Navigation system       1,900
Cold Weather Package       900
Rear side airbags       385
HD radio       500
Satellite radio       595
Proximity key       1,000
Adaptive cruise control       2,200
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Obstacle detection, rear 902     635
Lighting Package 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Heated second row seats 577 577   320
Leather seating surfaces 1,507      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 230
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Multi-Contour Seats       1,090
Premium Package       1,910
Navigation system       1,730
Cold Weather Package       820
Rear side airbags       350
HD radio       455
Satellite radio       540
Proximity key       910
Adaptive cruise control       2,000
Options (change) 13,420 2,340 380 12,080
Options (change) 12,483 2,177 353 10,990
Destination 995 995 995 695
Total Price $83,965 $98,285 $126,675 $64,875
Total Invoice $78,160 $91,476 $117,877 $59,795

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,811
Model Year2018201820182007
ModelGLSGLSGLS5-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8255hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/50-17
Total Price$83,965$98,285$126,675$64,875
Adjustments for Features-8,115-10,305-12,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,850$87,980$113,720$64,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,130$37,870$0
Total Invoice$78,160$91,476$117,877$59,795
Adjustments for Features-7,554-9,591-12,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,606$81,885$105,822$59,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,279$35,216$0

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

Model Year2018201820182007
ModelGLSGLSGLS5-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63530i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$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$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo net $40$40 
Cargo organizer   $100
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Residual heat   $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,655$15,845$18,495$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,115$10,305$12,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,554-9,591-12,0550

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

Model Year20182007
ModelGLS5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase121.1 in113.6 in
Length202.0 in191.2 in
Width76.1 in72.7 in
Height72.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.0 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 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft358.3 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 seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested150061%
Total Not Requested94039%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multi-Contour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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