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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X1 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X1 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,445

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $36,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,015

BMW X1 sDrive28i   
Difference: $34,633

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201320132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSX1X1X1
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $30,800 $32,500 $38,600
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $28,515 $30,080 $35,690
Premium 1 Package 3,830          
Obstacle detection, rear 970          
Multicontour seats 1,100          
Lighting Package 1,390     1,200 1,200 450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     550 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
M Sport Line       3,000 3,000 2,500
Ultimate Package       6,650 6,650 5,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350 350
Heated front seats       500 500 500
App support       250 250 250
Aluminum roof rails       250 250 250
Premium 1 Package 3,562          
Obstacle detection, rear 902          
Multicontour seats 1,023          
Lighting Package 1,293     1,090 1,090 410
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     500 500 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
M Sport Line       2,730 2,730 2,275
Ultimate Package       6,050 6,050 4,550
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320 320
Heated front seats       455 455 455
App support       230 230 230
Aluminum roof rails       230 230 230
Options (change) 10,720 1,090 0 12,750 12,750 9,850
Options (change) 9,971 1,014 0 11,605 11,605 8,970
Destination 995 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $81,265 $97,035 $126,295 $44,445 $46,145 $49,345
Total Invoice $75,648 $90,313 $117,524 $41,015 $42,580 $45,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X1

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X1 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,475
Model Year201820182018201320132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSX1X1X1
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8240hp I4240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T7T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$81,265$97,035$126,295$44,445$46,145$49,345
Adjustments for Features-9,015-11,755-15,6050-1,950-1,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,250$85,280$110,690$44,445$44,195$47,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,030$38,440$250$0$3,750
Total Invoice$75,648$90,313$117,524$41,015$42,580$45,555
Adjustments for Features-8,392-10,941-14,5210-1,799-1,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,256$79,372$103,003$41,015$40,781$44,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,116$35,747$234$0$3,482

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X1

Model Year201820182018201320132013
ModelGLSGLSGLSX1X1X1
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive35i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850   
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150$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   
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 $250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$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  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Running boards $350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Aux input   $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
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$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
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$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$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   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$13,765$16,505$20,355$4,750$6,700$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,015$11,755$15,605$0$1,950$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,392-10,941-14,5210-1,799-1,292

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X1

Model Year20182013
ModelGLSX1
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in108.7 in
Length202.0 in176.5 in
Width76.1 in70.8 in
Height72.8 in60.8 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in34.9 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 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

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 warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
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 Requested134052%
Total Not Requested125048%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested30020%
Total Not Requested120080%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 sDrive28i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Body kit0No
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested546599%
Total Not Requested751%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive28i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Body kit0No
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested546599%
Total Not Requested751%

Option Package Details
BMW X1 xDrive35i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Special exterior trim0No
225/45WR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested346598%
Total Not Requested752%

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