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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: $79,025

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $49,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,055

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $45,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelGLS5-Series
TrimAMG GLS63540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $125,300 $56,450
Base Invoice $116,529 $53,180
Wood trim, alternative type 160 1,080
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400
Premium Package   1,950
AWD   2,300
Dynamic Handling Package   3,500
Luxury Seating Package   1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000
Cold Weather Package   800
Power door closers   600
Upholstered instrument panel   500
Temporary spare tire   150
Apple CarPlay support   300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Wood trim, alternative type 149 995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,025
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290
Premium Package   1,795
AWD   2,140
Dynamic Handling Package   3,220
Luxury Seating Package   1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery   920
Cold Weather Package   735
Power door closers   550
Upholstered instrument panel   460
Temporary spare tire   140
Apple CarPlay support   275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 2,110 21,580
Options (change) 1,963 19,880
Destination 995 995
Total Price $128,405 $79,025
Total Invoice $119,487 $74,055

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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: $44,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,682
Model Year20182017
ModelGLS5-Series
TrimAMG GLS63540i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8335hp I6
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/45-18
Total Price$128,405$79,025
Adjustments for Features-5,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,300$79,025
Total Invoice$119,487$74,055
Adjustments for Features-4,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,737$74,055

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

Model Year20182017
ModelGLS5-Series
TrimAMG GLS63540i
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Side collision intervention $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Aux input $50
Handwriting recognition $200
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 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 $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$14,980$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7500

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

Model Year20182017
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 Weight5,754 lb.4,019 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
BMW 5-Series 540i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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