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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: $59,325

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $48,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,265

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $45,213

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Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesG-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5G550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600 $107,100
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790 $99,603
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450            
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750      
Rearview camera 400 400 400 400      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080    
Wood trim           0  
Rear spoiler           0  
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320            
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685      
Rearview camera 365 365 365 365      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 730 730 730    
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985 985    
Wood trim           0  
Rear spoiler           0  
Options (change) 8,380 6,930 6,930 6,930 4,130 0 0
Options (change) 7,635 6,315 6,315 6,315 3,765 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $59,325 $63,525 $65,025 $69,825 $70,025 $95,895 $107,975
Total Invoice $55,265 $59,140 $60,520 $64,940 $65,150 $89,085 $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: $45,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,231
Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesG-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5G550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8382hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16610, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19265/60-18
Total Price$59,325$63,525$65,025$69,825$70,025$95,895$107,975
Adjustments for Features0000-550-2,025-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,325$63,525$65,025$69,825$69,475$93,870$104,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$5,700$10,500$10,150$34,545$0
Total Invoice$55,265$59,140$60,520$64,940$65,150$89,085$100,478
Adjustments for Features0000-512-1,881-2,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,265$59,140$60,520$64,940$64,638$87,204$97,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,875$5,255$9,675$9,373$31,939$0

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

Model Year2015201520152015201520152012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesG-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5G550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD w/low range      $2200
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100 
Heated steering wheel      $100
Proximity key    $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Full-size spare tire      $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover      $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield      $250
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Rear wiper      $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Lockable center differential      $150
Lockable front differential      $150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$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
Rear spoiler     $200 
Running boards      $350
Skid plates      $150
Tow hook(s), front      $40
Tow hook(s), rear      $25
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration      $100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250 
SD Card slot      $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound     $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass      $0
Fog light, rear      $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Metal pedals      $75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Wood trim     $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,650$5,650$5,650$6,200$7,675$8,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$0$550$2,025$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0000-512-1,881-2,982

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

Model Year20152012
Model5-SeriesG-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in112.2 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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