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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: $73,665

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $3,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,577

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim535i535d550iML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,100 $56,600 $63,900 $47,790 $59,450 $97,250
Base Invoice $50,870 $52,250 $58,970 $44,445 $55,289 $90,443
Premium Package 1,500 1,500        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800   2,800 2,800 1,950
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 1,300      
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950      
Dynamic Handling Package 3,500 3,500 3,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720 720  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 160 160 160
Power door closers 600 600   550 550 550
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 590 590 590
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 1,780 1,780 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,950 1,950 1,950
Executive Package     4,300      
Multicontour front seats       1,100 1,100 1,100
Lighting Package       1,390 1,390  
Premium 1 Package       3,920 3,920  
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       310 310  
Rear seat pass-through       160 160 160
Around view cameras       320 320  
Special order charge       250 250 250
Cooled or ventilated front seats       570 570  
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620  
Heated second row seats       620 620 620
Proximity key       650 650  
Active stabilizer bars       2,910 2,910  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,610 1,610  
Premium Package 1,365 1,365        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640   2,604 2,744 1,814
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 1,185      
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865      
Dynamic Handling Package 3,185 3,185 3,185      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670 670  
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 149 149 149
Power door closers 545 545   512 512 512
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 730 549 549 549
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 1,655 1,655 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,814 1,814 1,814
Executive Package     3,915      
Multicontour front seats       1,023 1,023 1,023
Lighting Package       1,293 1,293  
Premium 1 Package       3,646 3,646  
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902  
Illuminated door sill trim plates       288 288  
Rear seat pass-through       149 149 149
Around view cameras       298 298  
Special order charge       233 233 233
Cooled or ventilated front seats       530 530  
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507  
Heated second row seats       577 577 577
Proximity key       605 605  
Active stabilizer bars       2,706 2,706  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,497 1,497  
Options (change) 21,080 21,080 19,830 24,950 24,950 9,110
Options (change) 19,190 19,190 18,055 23,207 23,347 8,475
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $77,105 $78,605 $84,655 $73,665 $85,325 $107,285
Total Invoice $70,985 $72,365 $77,950 $68,577 $79,561 $99,843

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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: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,832
Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim535i535d550iML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10600, 16?, 8?, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$77,105$78,605$84,655$73,665$85,325$107,285
Adjustments for Features00-450-1,530-3,880-5,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,105$78,605$84,205$72,135$81,445$101,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$7,100$0$9,310$29,620
Total Invoice$70,985$72,365$77,950$68,577$79,561$99,843
Adjustments for Features00-414-1,424-3,618-5,146
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,985$72,365$77,536$67,153$75,943$94,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,380$6,551$0$8,790$27,544

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

Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
Trim535i535d550iML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row     $75
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350   
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50$50   
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane departure collision mitigation$50$50$50   
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net   $40$40$40
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia    $0 
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia    $0 
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Running boards    $350 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200   
S Voice support$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0   
Surround sound  $250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer     $100
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls  $0   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  $250
Metal pedals     $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,975$4,975$5,425$6,505$8,855$10,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$450$1,530$3,880$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments00-414-1,424-3,618-5,146

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

Model Year20142014
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in114.8 in
Length193.4 in189.1 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,752 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 Legroom35.3 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 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested105048%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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