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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $56,180

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $21,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,370

BMW X5 3.0i   
Difference: $21,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelGLSGLSGLSX5X5X5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $42,500 $53,600 $71,100
Base Invoice $63,891 $87,281 $115,413 $38,855 $48,955 $64,880
Multicontour seats 1,100          
Obstacle detection, rear 970     700    
Lighting Package 1,390          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Heated steering wheel 250 250   150 150  
Heated second row seats 620 620   350 350 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380      
Premium Package       3,400 2,500  
Cold Weather Package       750 750  
Auto-dimming mirrors       350    
Rear Climate Package       600 400  
Sport Package       2,500 1,600  
Xenon HID headlights       800    
Rear side airbags       385 385 385
Navigation system       1,800 1,800 1,800
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,200 500  
Multicontour seats 1,023          
Obstacle detection, rear 902     635    
Lighting Package 1,293          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Heated steering wheel 233 233   135 135  
Heated second row seats 577 577   320 320 320
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353      
Premium Package       3,095 2,275  
Cold Weather Package       685 685  
Auto-dimming mirrors       320    
Rear Climate Package       545 365  
Sport Package       2,275 1,455  
Xenon HID headlights       730    
Rear side airbags       350 350 350
Navigation system       1,640 1,640 1,640
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,090 455  
Options (change) 8,140 2,340 380 12,985 8,435 2,535
Options (change) 7,572 2,177 353 11,820 7,680 2,310
Destination 925 925 925 695 695 695
Total Price $77,765 $97,115 $125,405 $56,180 $62,730 $74,330
Total Invoice $72,388 $90,383 $116,691 $51,370 $57,330 $67,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,628
Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelGLSGLSGLSX5X5X5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, 10?, 10300, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$77,765$97,115$125,405$56,180$62,730$74,330
Adjustments for Features-5,790-11,070-13,7200-950-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,975$86,045$111,685$56,180$61,780$73,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,070$39,710$0$5,600$17,200
Total Invoice$72,388$90,383$116,691$51,370$57,330$67,885
Adjustments for Features-5,390-10,303-12,7670-868-868
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,998$80,080$103,924$51,370$56,462$67,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,082$36,926$0$5,092$15,647

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year201720172017200620062006
ModelGLSGLSGLSX5X5X5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS633.0i4.4i4.8is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
6-speed manual   $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
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   
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250   
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   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Forward collision warning$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention  $150   
Lane departure warning $200$200   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250   
Cargo net $40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents$100  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Glass roof panel(s)  $300   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Running boards $350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100   
App support $0$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Cassette player   $50$50$50
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
HD radio$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150   
Media drive $15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0   
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Satellite radio $200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$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   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot $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$75
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
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   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150$150
Power release, second row seats  $50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100   
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   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$11,065$16,345$18,995$5,275$6,225$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,790$11,070$13,720$0$950$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,390-10,303-12,7670-868-868

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20172006
ModelGLSX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in111.0 in
Length202.0 in183.7 in
Width76.1 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in67.5 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 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 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft323.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft354.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100No
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested240094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested172588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cassette player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

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