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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: $55,945

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $5,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,087

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $4,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
Model5-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim530iML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,100 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $48,110 $36,968 $45,105
Premium Package 2,100 6,150 3,750
Multi-Contour Seats 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 750 750
Rear side airbags 385 385 385
Satellite radio 595 500 500
Navigation system 1,900    
Heated front seats 500 690  
Proximity key 1,000   1,080
Sunroof   1,390 1,290
Comfort Package   1,450 1,450
Lighting Package   890 890
Rear air vents with automatic controls   750 750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,775 1,575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Premium Package 1,910 5,720 3,488
Multi-Contour Seats 1,090    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 698 698
Rear side airbags 350 358 358
Satellite radio 540 465 465
Navigation system 1,730    
Heated front seats 455 642  
Proximity key 910   1,004
Sunroof   1,293 1,200
Comfort Package   1,349 1,349
Lighting Package   828 828
Rear air vents with automatic controls   698 698
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,651 1,465
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Options (change) 8,380 15,420 13,110
Options (change) 7,620 14,344 12,195
Destination 695 775 775
Total Price $61,175 $55,945 $62,385
Total Invoice $56,425 $52,087 $58,075

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,433
Model Year200720062006
Model5-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim530iML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 1080, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$61,175$55,945$62,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,175$53,695$59,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,165
Total Invoice$56,425$52,087$58,075
Adjustments for Features0-2,095-2,351
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,425$49,992$55,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,732

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

Model Year200720062006
Model5-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim530iML350ML500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50$50
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,925$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,095-2,351

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class features.

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

Model Year20072006
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in114.7 in
Length191.2 in188.5 in
Width72.7 in75.2 in
Height58.7 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.6 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft372.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Multi-Contour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested330089%
Total Not Requested42511%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1500100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested91590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested210093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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