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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: $87,645

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $20,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,680

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $19,924

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Model Year20122015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $98,400
Base Invoice $57,220 $91,512
Convenience Package 1,700 580
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600  
Driver Assistance Package 3,500 1,950
Cold Weather Package 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
AWD 2,300  
Active stabilizer bars 2,500  
App support 250  
Night vision 2,600 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Power door closers   550
Heated second row seats   620
Special order charge   250
Convenience Package 1,545 539
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365  
Driver Assistance Package 3,185 1,814
Cold Weather Package 1,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185  
AWD 2,115  
Active stabilizer bars 2,275  
App support 230  
Night vision 2,365 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,814
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Power door closers   512
Heated second row seats   577
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 24,750 8,780
Options (change) 22,565 8,167
Destination 895 925
Total Price $87,645 $108,105
Total Invoice $80,680 $100,604

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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: $16,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,104
Model Year20122015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19265/45-20
Total Price$87,645$108,105
Adjustments for Features0-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,645$104,000
Total Invoice$80,680$100,604
Adjustments for Features0-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,680$96,784

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

Model Year20122015
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
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view front camera$150 
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
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,075$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,820

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

Model Year20122015
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 closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested77569%
Total Not Requested35031%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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%

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