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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: $83,450

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $45,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $76,860

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $42,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelGLS5-Series
TrimAMG GLS63550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $125,300 $60,200
Base Invoice $116,529 $55,585
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Sunshades, second row 380  
Convenience Package   1,700
Cold Weather Package   650
Driver Assistance Package   1,350
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700
Sport Package   2,200
Premium Package 2   2,400
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,950
AWD   2,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
App support   250
Folding second row seats   475
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Around view cameras   800
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,000
Sunshades, second row 353  
Convenience Package   1,545
Cold Weather Package   590
Driver Assistance Package   1,230
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455
Sport Package   2,000
Premium Package 2   2,185
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,775
AWD   2,115
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
App support   230
Folding second row seats   430
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Around view cameras   730
Options (change) 2,330 22,375
Options (change) 2,167 20,400
Destination 995 875
Total Price $128,625 $83,450
Total Invoice $119,691 $76,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,405
Model Year20182011
ModelGLS5-Series
TrimAMG GLS63550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/40-19
Total Price$128,625$83,450
Adjustments for Features-9,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,570$83,450
Total Invoice$119,691$76,860
Adjustments for Features-8,4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,265$76,860

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

Model Year20182011
ModelGLS5-Series
TrimAMG GLS63550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$16,755$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4260

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

Model Year20182011
ModelGLS5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in116.9 in
Length202.0 in193.1 in
Width76.1 in73.2 in
Height72.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.1 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested82549%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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