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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: $66,555

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $27,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,375

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $26,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim535iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $55,400 $92,590
Base Invoice $51,150 $86,109
Cold Weather Package 900  
Premium Package 2,500  
Navigation system 1,900  
Multicontour seats 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Heated second row seats 350 620
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Rear side airbags 385  
Proximity key 1,000  
Cargo tray   160
Heated steering wheel   225
Cold Weather Package 820  
Premium Package 2,275  
Navigation system 1,730  
Multicontour seats 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Heated second row seats 320 577
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Rear side airbags 350  
Proximity key 910  
Cargo tray   149
Heated steering wheel   209
Options (change) 10,330 1,005
Options (change) 9,400 935
Destination 825 875
Total Price $66,555 $94,470
Total Invoice $61,375 $87,919

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,766
Model Year20092011
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim535iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6503hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG11/15 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17295/40-20
Total Price$66,555$94,470
Adjustments for Features0-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,555$90,410
Total Invoice$61,375$87,919
Adjustments for Features0-3,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,375$84,141

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

Model Year20092011
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim535iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo tray $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Running boards $350
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,250$9,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,778

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

Model Year20092011
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in114.7 in
Length191.2 in188.5 in
Width72.7 in75.2 in
Height58.7 in70.1 in
Curb Weight4,243 lb.5,093 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 in55.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
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 seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Cargo tray
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo tray40No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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