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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: $83,125

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $19,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $77,075

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $18,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,900 $94,990
Base Invoice $60,390 $88,341
Executive Package 4,300  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Dynamic Handling Package 3,500  
Luxury Seating Package 1,300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 590
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,970
Driver Assistance Package   2,100
Heated second row seats   620
Executive Package 3,915  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095  
Dynamic Handling Package 3,185  
Luxury Seating Package 1,185  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 549
Wood trim, alternative type 985 1,488
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,832
Driver Assistance Package   1,953
Heated second row seats   577
Options (change) 17,230 6,880
Options (change) 15,690 6,399
Destination 995 875
Total Price $83,125 $102,745
Total Invoice $77,075 $95,615

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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: $16,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,093
Model Year20152012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine443hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/45-20
Total Price$83,125$102,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,125$100,115
Total Invoice$77,075$95,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$77,075$93,168

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

Model Year20152012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls$0 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,150$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,447

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

Model Year20152012
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 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested125044%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%
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%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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