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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: $70,520

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $23,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,900

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $22,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelGLSGLSGLSX5X5X5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
Lighting Package 1,390          
Premium 1 Package 3,830          
designo Edition 4,900 4,200        
Active stabilizer bars 3,700 2,900        
Obstacle detection, rear 970          
Multicontour seats 1,100          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570          
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Heated second row seats 620 620        
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450          
Running boards 670     300 300 300
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Upgraded leather upholstery       2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package       3,200 3,200 2,200
Sport Package       3,700 3,700 3,700
Technology Package       2,600 2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package       2,100 2,100 2,100
Third-row seat       1,700 1,700 1,700
Cold Weather Package       1,250 1,250 1,250
Rear Climate Package       900 900 900
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595 595
iPod integration       400 400  
Entertainment system, console-mounted       1,700 1,700 1,700
Proximity key       1,000 1,000 1,000
HD radio       350 350 350
Lighting Package 1,293          
Premium 1 Package 3,562          
designo Edition 4,557 3,906        
Active stabilizer bars 3,441 2,697        
Obstacle detection, rear 902          
Multicontour seats 1,023          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530          
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Heated second row seats 577 577        
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349          
Running boards 623     275 275 275
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Upgraded leather upholstery       2,185 2,185 2,185
Premium Package       2,910 2,910 2,000
Sport Package       3,365 3,365 3,365
Technology Package       2,365 2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,910 1,910 1,910
Third-row seat       1,545 1,545 1,545
Cold Weather Package       1,140 1,140 1,140
Rear Climate Package       820 820 820
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540 540
iPod integration       365 365  
Entertainment system, console-mounted       1,545 1,545 1,545
Proximity key       910 910 910
HD radio       320 320 320
Options (change) 23,590 11,390 2,330 22,195 22,195 20,795
Options (change) 21,941 10,594 2,167 20,195 20,195 18,920
Destination 995 995 995 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $94,135 $107,335 $128,625 $70,520 $72,420 $77,820
Total Invoice $87,618 $99,893 $119,691 $64,900 $66,505 $71,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,398
Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelGLSGLSGLSX5X5X5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$94,135$107,335$128,625$70,520$72,420$77,820
Adjustments for Features-5,815-6,855-8,305-100-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,320$100,480$120,320$70,420$72,320$77,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,160$32,000$0$1,900$7,400
Total Invoice$87,618$99,893$119,691$64,900$66,505$71,630
Adjustments for Features-5,412-6,380-7,728-92-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,206$93,513$111,963$64,808$66,413$71,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,307$29,757$0$1,605$6,822

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year201820182018200920092009
ModelGLSGLSGLSX5X5X5
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
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 manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$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   
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 
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   
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
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250   
Cargo area partition net   $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Ski sack   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400   
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75$75
Glass roof panel(s)  $300   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100   
App support$0$0$0   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100   
Aux input   $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200   
Entertainment system, console-mounted   $1000$1000$1000
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$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$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
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$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$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 headlights$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50$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 
Folding third row seats   $600$600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$14,530$15,570$17,020$8,815$8,815$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,815$6,855$8,305$100$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,412-6,380-7,728-92-920

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. BMW X5

Model Year20182009
ModelGLSX5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase121.1 in115.5 in
Length202.0 in191.1 in
Width76.1 in76.1 in
Height72.8 in69.5 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.0 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 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft321.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft361.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%
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 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 drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested152559%
Total Not Requested106541%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
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 seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested257594%
Total Not Requested1656%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested257594%
Total Not Requested1656%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested142590%
Total Not Requested16510%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

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