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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: $53,035

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,380

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600 $39,750 $48,500
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790 $36,968 $45,105
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750     750 750
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500     6,150 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550     690 690
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500              
M Sport Line 3,150              
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500   690  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800      
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080      
Wood trim           0    
Rear spoiler           0    
Lighting Package             890 890
Comfort Package             1,450 1,450
Sunroof             1,390 1,290
Satellite radio             500 500
Proximity key               1,080
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185        
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685     698 698
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365     5,720 3,488
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500     642 642
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475              
M Sport Line 2,865              
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455   642  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 730 730 730      
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985 985      
Wood trim           0    
Rear spoiler           0    
Lighting Package             828 828
Comfort Package             1,349 1,349
Sunroof             1,293 1,200
Satellite radio             465 465
Proximity key               1,004
Options (change) 11,230 6,480 6,480 6,480 2,380 0 12,510 10,400
Options (change) 10,245 5,905 5,905 5,905 2,170 0 11,637 9,674
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $62,175 $63,075 $64,575 $69,375 $68,275 $95,895 $53,035 $59,675
Total Invoice $57,875 $58,730 $60,110 $64,530 $63,555 $89,085 $49,380 $55,554

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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: $9,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,109
Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 1680, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$62,175$63,075$64,575$69,375$68,275$95,895$53,035$59,675
Adjustments for Features-350-150-150-1500-1,525-1,010-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,825$62,925$64,425$69,225$68,275$94,370$52,025$58,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$2,600$7,400$6,450$32,545$0$6,365
Total Invoice$57,875$58,730$60,110$64,530$63,555$89,085$49,380$55,554
Adjustments for Features-326-140-140-1400-1,417-940-1,196
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,549$58,590$59,970$64,390$63,555$87,668$48,440$54,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,041$2,421$6,841$6,006$30,119$0$5,918

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

Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-ClassM-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5ML350ML500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual     $1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate      $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Hill descent control      $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera    $200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo area partition net      $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs      $50$50
Cargo cover      $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rails      $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250    
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125    
Rear wiper      $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0       
Body kit$0    $0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Rear spoiler     $200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound     $250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear      $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers     $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim     $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100   $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,380$5,180$5,180$5,180$5,030$6,555$6,040$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$150$150$150$0$1,525$1,010$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments-326-140-140-1400-1,417-940-1,196

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

Model Year20152006
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in114.7 in
Length193.4 in188.5 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in69.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.472.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Total Requested290075%
Total Not Requested97525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested195081%
Total Not Requested45019%

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