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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 6-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 6-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $87,035

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $23,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,009

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $21,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelGLSGLSGLS6-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63M6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $100,300
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $92,455
designo Edition 4,900 4,200    
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Multicontour seats 1,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Active stabilizer bars 3,700 2,900    
Heated steering wheel 250 250   200
Power door closers 550     600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,500
Wood trim       0
Auto-dimming headlights       250
HD radio       350
Proximity key       1,000
iPod integration       400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595
designo Edition 4,557 3,906    
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Multicontour seats 1,023      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670      
Active stabilizer bars 3,441 2,697    
Heated steering wheel 233 233   180
Power door closers 512     545
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,185
Wood trim       0
Auto-dimming headlights       230
HD radio       315
Proximity key       910
iPod integration       365
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540
Options (change) 17,410 7,350 0 6,895
Options (change) 16,193 6,836 0 6,270
Destination 925 925 925 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $87,035 $102,125 $125,025 $111,020
Total Invoice $81,009 $95,042 $116,338 $102,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 6-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,444
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelGLSGLSGLS6-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63M6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT9T9T7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14315, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/40-19
Total Price$87,035$102,125$125,025$111,020
Adjustments for Features-10,640-12,580-14,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,395$89,545$110,495$111,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,150$34,100$0
Total Invoice$81,009$95,042$116,338$102,550
Adjustments for Features-9,903-11,707-13,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$71,106$83,335$102,818$102,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,229$31,712$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelGLSGLSGLS6-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63M6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
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
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 rear side windows$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net $40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900  
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$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 passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$15,280$17,220$19,170$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,640$12,580$14,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,903-11,707-13,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW 6-Series

Model Year20172008
ModelGLS6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in109.4 in
Length202.0 in190.2 in
Width76.1 in73.0 in
Height72.8 in54.1 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in49.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in28.8 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 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested101542%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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 6-Series M6

Power door closers
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid / liftgate pull-down50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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