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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: $62,945

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $33,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,555

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $30,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $87,000
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $80,910
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750   770
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,670
Rearview camera 400 400 400 400    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
iPod integration           375
Voice control for nav and audio           510
Proximity key           1,110
Adaptive cruise control           2,200
Heated second row seats           595
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685   716
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,483
Rearview camera 365 365 365 365    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
iPod integration           349
Voice control for nav and audio           474
Proximity key           1,032
Adaptive cruise control           2,046
Heated second row seats           553
Options (change) 11,750 10,650 10,650 10,650 6,350 8,230
Options (change) 10,695 9,695 9,695 9,695 5,780 7,653
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $62,945 $67,495 $68,995 $73,745 $73,645 $96,105
Total Invoice $58,555 $62,750 $64,130 $68,500 $68,450 $89,438

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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: $30,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,147
Model Year201620162016201620162008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18295/40-20
Total Price$62,945$67,495$68,995$73,745$73,645$96,105
Adjustments for Features0000-250-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,945$67,495$68,995$73,745$73,395$93,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,800$10,450$0
Total Invoice$58,555$62,750$64,130$68,500$68,450$89,438
Adjustments for Features0000-232-2,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,555$62,750$64,130$68,500$68,218$86,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$5,575$9,945$9,663$0

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

Model Year201620162016201620162008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control     $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
Cargo area partition net     $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs     $50
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Roof rails     $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Rear bumper protector     $40
Running boards     $350
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear     $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Metal pedals     $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,265$6,265$6,265$6,265$6,515$9,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$0$250$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0000-232-2,736

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

Model Year20162008
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in114.7 in
Length193.4 in188.5 in
Width73.2 in75.2 in
Height57.6 in71.5 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 in55.0 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

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%
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
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, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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%
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
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, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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%
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
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, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
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
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, driver seat100Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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