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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: $81,200

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $19,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,815

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $18,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $60,200 $94,990
Base Invoice $55,585 $88,341
Convenience Package 1,700  
M Sport Package 6,500  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 2,100
AWD 2,300  
Cold Weather Package 1,050  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
iPod integration 400  
Rearview camera 400  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,970
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Heated steering wheel   225
Heated second row seats   620
Convenience Package 1,545  
M Sport Package 5,915  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,953
AWD 2,115  
Cold Weather Package 955  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Folding second row seats 430  
iPod integration 365  
Rearview camera 365  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,832
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Heated steering wheel   209
Heated second row seats   577
Options (change) 20,125 4,915
Options (change) 18,355 4,571
Destination 875 875
Total Price $81,200 $100,780
Total Invoice $74,815 $93,787

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,687
Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19265/45-20
Total Price$81,200$100,780
Adjustments for Features0-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,200$96,175
Total Invoice$74,815$93,787
Adjustments for Features0-4,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,815$89,502

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

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Metal pedals $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,625$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,285

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

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in114.8 in
Length193.1 in189.1 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.471.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%

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