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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: $72,605

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $41,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,530

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $39,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim535iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $55,400 $98,400
Base Invoice $51,150 $91,512
Cold Weather Package 900  
Multicontour seats 1,200  
Navigation system 1,900  
Premium Package 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 750  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Sunshades, second row 250  
Night vision 2,200 1,780
Heated second row seats 350 620
Rear side airbags 385 420
iPod integration 400  
HD radio 350  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Lane departure warning 950  
Proximity key 1,000  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Convenience Package   580
Driver Assistance Package   1,950
AMG Performance Package   6,550
Special order charge   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Cold Weather Package 820  
Multicontour seats 1,090  
Navigation system 1,730  
Premium Package 2,275  
Obstacle detection, rear 685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135  
Sunshades, second row 230  
Night vision 1,695 1,655
Heated second row seats 320 577
Rear side airbags 350 391
iPod integration 365  
HD radio 315  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Lane departure warning 865  
Proximity key 910  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Convenience Package   539
Driver Assistance Package   1,814
AMG Performance Package   6,092
Special order charge   233
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 16,380 14,340
Options (change) 14,555 13,338
Destination 825 925
Total Price $72,605 $113,665
Total Invoice $66,530 $105,775

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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: $32,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,689
Model Year20092015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim535iML63 AMG
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6550hp V8
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17265/45-20
Total Price$72,605$113,665
Adjustments for Features0-8,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,605$105,545
Total Invoice$66,530$105,775
Adjustments for Features0-7,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,530$98,219

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

Model Year20092015
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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$12,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,556

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

Model Year20092015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in114.8 in
Length191.2 in189.1 in
Width72.7 in75.2 in
Height58.7 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,243 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.6 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.3 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%

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 seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Raised top speed limiter0No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5750
560 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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