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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: $64,445

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $28,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,935

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $27,020

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Model Year2015201520152015201520152009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600 $90,100
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790 $83,793
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750      
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500            
M Sport Line 3,150            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,850
Rearview camera 400 400 400 400      
Wood trim           0  
Rear spoiler           0  
Heated second row seats             610
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685      
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365      
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475            
M Sport Line 2,865            
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,720
Rearview camera 365 365 365 365      
Wood trim           0  
Rear spoiler           0  
Heated second row seats             567
Options (change) 13,500 8,750 8,750 8,750 4,450 2,200 2,460
Options (change) 12,305 7,965 7,965 7,965 4,050 2,000 2,287
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $64,445 $65,345 $66,845 $71,645 $70,345 $98,095 $93,435
Total Invoice $59,935 $60,790 $62,170 $66,590 $65,435 $91,085 $86,955

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,176
Model Year2015201520152015201520152009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19295/40-20
Total Price$64,445$65,345$66,845$71,645$70,345$98,095$93,435
Adjustments for Features-600-400-400-4000-1,375-4,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,845$64,945$66,445$71,245$70,345$96,720$88,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$2,600$7,400$6,500$32,875$0
Total Invoice$59,935$60,790$62,170$66,590$65,435$91,085$86,955
Adjustments for Features-558-372-372-3720-1,277-4,402
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,377$60,418$61,798$66,218$65,435$89,808$82,553
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,041$2,421$6,841$6,058$30,431$0

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

Model Year2015201520152015201520152009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate      $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system      $0
Hill descent control      $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags      $300
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control      $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net      $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs      $50
Cargo cover      $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter      $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails      $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Rear wiper      $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
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275
Rear bumper protector      $40
Rear spoiler     $200 
Running boards      $350
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration      $100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 $250 
SD Card slot      $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound     $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer      $100
Compass      $0
Fog light, rear      $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Metal pedals      $75
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 
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,475$5,275$5,275$5,275$4,875$6,250$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$400$400$400$0$1,375$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments-558-372-372-3720-1,277-4,402

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

Model Year20152009
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in114.7 in
Length193.4 in188.5 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,706 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 in55.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
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 Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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