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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: $81,025

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $28,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,895

BMW 5-Series 540i   
Difference: $25,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,450 $98,400
Base Invoice $53,180 $91,512
Dynamic Handling Package 3,500  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800  
Premium Package 1,950  
AWD 2,300  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700  
Cold Weather Package 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Upholstered instrument panel 500  
Temporary spare tire 150  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,600
Power door closers 600 550
Night vision 2,300 1,780
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Driver Assistance Package   1,950
Heated second row seats   620
Special order charge   250
Dynamic Handling Package 3,220  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655  
Premium Package 1,795  
AWD 2,140  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565  
Cold Weather Package 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Upholstered instrument panel 460  
Temporary spare tire 140  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 1,488
Power door closers 550 512
Night vision 2,115 1,655
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 1,814
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Driver Assistance Package   1,814
Heated second row seats   577
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 23,580 9,800
Options (change) 21,720 9,116
Destination 995 925
Total Price $81,025 $109,125
Total Invoice $75,895 $101,553

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,397
Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine335hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG13/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/45-20
Total Price$81,025$109,125
Adjustments for Features0-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,025$108,845
Total Invoice$75,895$101,553
Adjustments for Features0-261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,895$101,292

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

Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75
Heated steering wheel$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Side collision intervention$200 
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 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$9,675$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-261

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

Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in114.8 in
Length194.6 in189.1 in
Width73.5 in75.2 in
Height58.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.5,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.771.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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