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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: $90,595

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $14,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,327

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $12,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelGLSGLSGLS5-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63M5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $90,200
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $83,165
Lighting Package 1,390      
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
designo Edition 4,900 4,200    
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Parking Assist Package 1,290      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 800      
Special order charge 250      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570      
Heated steering wheel 250 250    
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Power door closers 550      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Executive Package       5,500
Driver Assistance Package       1,900
Wood trim       0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,500
Lighting Package 1,293      
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
designo Edition 4,557 3,906    
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Parking Assist Package 1,200      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 744      
Special order charge 233      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349      
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530      
Heated steering wheel 233 233    
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Power door closers 512      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Executive Package       5,005
Driver Assistance Package       1,730
Wood trim       0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,185
Options (change) 20,050 7,400 2,330 13,100
Options (change) 18,650 6,883 2,167 11,920
Destination 995 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $90,595 $103,345 $128,625 $105,525
Total Invoice $84,327 $96,182 $119,691 $97,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,721
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelGLSGLSGLS5-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63M5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21265/40-19
Total Price$90,595$103,345$128,625$105,525
Adjustments for Features-6,165-6,955-9,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,430$96,390$119,420$105,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,960$34,990$0
Total Invoice$84,327$96,182$119,691$97,310
Adjustments for Features-5,738-6,473-8,5660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,589$89,709$111,125$97,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,120$32,536$0

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

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelGLSGLSGLS5-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63M5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
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$100 $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$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$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
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
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
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 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD changer, remote   $200
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$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 headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
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 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$13,615$14,405$16,655$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,165$6,955$9,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,738-6,473-8,5660

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

Model Year20182013
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 Weight5,401 lb.3,815 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
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%
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 hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested194080%
Total Not Requested50020%
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%
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested105035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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