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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: $90,295

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,046

Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450   
Difference: $5,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelGLSGLSGLS6-Series6-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63640i650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $73,600 $83,000
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $67,890 $76,540
Lighting Package 1,390        
Premium 1 Package 3,830        
designo Edition 4,900 4,200      
Parking Assist Package 1,290        
Multicontour seats 1,100        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250     3,700 3,700
Active stabilizer bars 3,700 2,900   2,000 2,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720        
Premium Sound Package       1,800 1,800
Luxury Seating Package       2,100 2,000
Heated front seats       500 500
M Sport Package       5,100 4,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400
App support       250 250
LED headlights       1,900 2,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       3,000 1,500
245/35YR20         0
Lighting Package 1,293        
Premium 1 Package 3,562        
designo Edition 4,557 3,906      
Parking Assist Package 1,200        
Multicontour seats 1,023        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093     3,365 3,365
Active stabilizer bars 3,441 2,697   1,820 1,820
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670        
Premium Sound Package       1,640 1,640
Luxury Seating Package       1,910 1,820
Heated front seats       455 455
M Sport Package       4,640 4,005
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185
App support       230 230
LED headlights       1,730 2,640
Upholstered instrument panel, leather       2,730 1,365
245/35YR20         0
Options (change) 19,750 7,100 0 22,750 21,450
Options (change) 18,369 6,603 0 20,705 19,525
Destination 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $90,295 $103,045 $126,295 $97,245 $105,345
Total Invoice $84,046 $95,902 $117,524 $89,490 $96,960

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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: $15,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,429
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelGLSGLSGLS6-Series6-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63640i650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8315hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21245/40-19245/35-20
Total Price$90,295$103,045$126,295$97,245$105,345
Adjustments for Features-8,875-8,615-10,665-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,420$94,430$115,630$96,945$105,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,010$34,210$0$8,400
Total Invoice$84,046$95,902$117,524$89,490$96,960
Adjustments for Features-8,261-8,018-9,924-2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,785$87,884$107,600$89,214$96,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,099$31,815$0$7,746

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

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelGLSGLSGLS6-Series6-Series
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63640i650i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850$850
Cruise control $150   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75  
Power door closers $300$300  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150 $150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention  $150  
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net $40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
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$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)  $300  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
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  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
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$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$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$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power release, second row seats  $50  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$14,540$14,280$16,330$5,965$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,875$8,615$10,665$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,261-8,018-9,924-2760

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

Model Year20182012
ModelGLS6-Series
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase121.1 in112.4 in
Length202.0 in192.8 in
Width76.1 in74.6 in
Height72.8 in53.9 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in49.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in30.5 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 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
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
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
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%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

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 640i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/40YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
BMW 6-Series 650i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
245/35YR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35YR20 tires200No
275/30YR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27531%
Total Not Requested60069%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120071%
Total Not Requested50029%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/40YR19 tires200No
275/35YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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