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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: $110,295

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $19,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $103,235

BMW X5 M   
Difference: $17,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGLSX5
TrimAMG GLS63M
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $125,300 $100,700
Base Invoice $116,529 $94,330
Painted brake calipers (optional) 0  
Black exterior trim (optional) 300  
Wheels, dark finish 500 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Sunshades, second row 380  
Executive Package   6,100
Apple CarPlay support   300
Wood trim   0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 0  
Black exterior trim (optional) 279  
Wheels, dark finish 465 0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,025
Sunshades, second row 353  
Executive Package   5,610
Apple CarPlay support   275
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 3,130 8,600
Options (change) 2,911 7,910
Destination 995 995
Total Price $129,425 $110,295
Total Invoice $120,435 $103,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 M
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,985
Model Year20182018
ModelGLSX5
TrimAMG GLS63M
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine550hp V8567hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21285/35-21
Total Price$129,425$110,295
Adjustments for Features-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,970$110,295
Total Invoice$120,435$103,235
Adjustments for Features-3,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,220$103,235

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSX5
TrimAMG GLS63M
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
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 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
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 
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
Headlight washers $50
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 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,930$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in115.5 in
Length202.0 in193.2 in
Width76.1 in76.3 in
Height72.8 in69.4 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.5,260 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.6 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 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft366.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Power door closers300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested342583%
Total Not Requested72517%

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