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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,815

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $71,505

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $7,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015
Model5-SeriesM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim550iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400
Base Invoice $60,390 $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512
Executive Package 4,300        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900        
Luxury Seating Package 1,300        
Cold Weather Package 950        
Dynamic Handling Package 3,500        
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 160 160 160 1,600
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800       590
Night vision 2,300 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Multicontour front seats   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Lighting Package   1,390 1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package   4,030 4,030    
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950
designo Package   4,900 4,900 4,200  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720  
Around view cameras   320 320 320  
Power door closers   550 550 550 550
Cooled or ventilated front seats   570 570 570  
Heated second row seats   620 620 620 620
Proximity key   650 650    
Special order charge   250 250 250 250
Active stabilizer bars   2,910 2,910 2,910  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,610 1,610 1,610  
Executive Package 3,915        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095        
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730        
Luxury Seating Package 1,185        
Cold Weather Package 865        
Dynamic Handling Package 3,185        
Wood trim, alternative type 985 149 149 149 1,488
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730       549
Night vision 2,095 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,814 1,814 1,814 1,814
Multicontour front seats   1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023
Lighting Package   1,293 1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,748 3,748    
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814
designo Package   4,557 4,557 3,906  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670  
Around view cameras   298 298 298  
Power door closers   512 512 512 512
Cooled or ventilated front seats   530 530 530  
Heated second row seats   577 577 577 577
Proximity key   605 605    
Special order charge   233 233 233 233
Active stabilizer bars   2,706 2,706 2,706  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,497 1,497 1,497  
Options (change) 19,530 27,590 27,590 21,900 10,390
Options (change) 17,785 25,661 25,661 20,509 9,665
Destination 995 925 925 925 925
Total Price $85,425 $78,315 $76,815 $85,725 $109,715
Total Invoice $79,170 $72,900 $71,505 $79,931 $102,102

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,696
Model Year20152015201520152015
Model5-SeriesM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim550iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine443hp V8200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$85,425$78,315$76,815$85,725$109,715
Adjustments for Features0-3,680-1,980-3,930-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,425$74,635$74,835$81,795$105,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$7,160$31,200
Total Invoice$79,170$72,900$71,505$79,931$102,102
Adjustments for Features0-3,426-1,843-3,664-3,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$79,170$69,474$69,662$76,267$98,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$188$6,793$29,017

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20152015201520152015
Model5-SeriesM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim550iML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50    
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure collision mitigation$50    
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50    
Pedestrian detection, night$50    
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150    
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50    
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0$0$0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition$200    
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
S Voice support$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Chronometer    $100
Compass $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls$0    
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100    
Total Value of Features$4,975$8,655$6,955$8,905$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680$1,980$3,930$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,426-1,843-3,664-3,611

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20152015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in114.8 in
Length193.4 in189.1 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.471.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested250079%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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