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

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

Lowest Total Price: $57,750

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $50,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,280

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $47,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesG-Class
Trim528i535i550iG550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $107,100
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $99,603
Cold Weather Package 650 650 650  
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
iPod integration     400  
Rearview camera     400  
Cold Weather Package 590 590 590  
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095    
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,685 2,685 2,685  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
iPod integration     365  
Rearview camera     365  
Options (change) 11,825 10,925 4,875 0
Options (change) 10,760 9,940 4,435 0
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $57,750 $61,900 $65,950 $107,975
Total Invoice $53,280 $57,105 $60,895 $100,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,162
Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesG-Class
Trim528i535i550iG550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18265/60-18
Total Price$57,750$61,900$65,950$107,975
Adjustments for Features-850-8500-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,900$61,050$65,950$103,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,150$9,050$0
Total Invoice$53,280$57,105$60,895$100,478
Adjustments for Features-784-7840-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,496$56,321$60,895$96,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,825$8,399$0

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

Model Year2011201120112012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesG-Class
Trim528i535i550iG550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD w/low range   $2200
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor   $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential   $150
Lockable front differential   $150
Lockable rear differential   $150
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Chrome brush guard   $750
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
External spare tire shell   $100
Externally-mounted spare   $0
Rear bumper protector   $40
Running boards   $350
Skid plates   $150
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Metal pedals   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Total Value of Features$4,325$4,325$3,475$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$850$0$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments-784-7840-3,820

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

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesG-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in112.2 in
Length193.1 in184.5 in
Width73.2 in71.8 in
Height57.6 in76.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.5,511 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in42.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in52.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in41.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft345.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.479.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested171560%
Total Not Requested112540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested171560%
Total Not Requested112540%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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