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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: $68,130

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $10,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,426

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $10,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540dML350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $47,270
Base Invoice $58,340 $43,961
Premium Tier 2,300  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated steering wheel 190 225
Heated second row seats 350 620
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Executive Tier 2,100  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700  
Multicontour front seats   1,100
Lighting Package   1,290
Premium 1 Package   3,700
Driver Assistance Package   2,800
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Illuminated door sill trim plates   310
Proximity key   650
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
AWD   2,500
Premium Tier 2,115  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated steering wheel 175 209
Heated second row seats 320 577
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 1,814
Executive Tier 1,930  
Wood trim, alternative type 995  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645  
Multicontour front seats   1,023
Lighting Package   1,200
Premium 1 Package   3,441
Driver Assistance Package   2,604
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Illuminated door sill trim plates   288
Proximity key   605
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
AWD   2,325
Options (change) 15,620 19,955
Options (change) 14,370 18,560
Destination 995 905
Total Price $78,615 $68,130
Total Invoice $73,705 $63,426

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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: $6,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,791
Model Year20182013
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540dML350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine261hp I6 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$78,615$68,130
Adjustments for Features-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,895$68,130
Total Invoice$73,705$63,426
Adjustments for Features-3,4880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,217$63,426

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

Model Year20182013
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Trim540dML350
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 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Cross-traffic warning, front$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
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 wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$11,375$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4880

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

Model Year20182013
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 Weight4,209 lb.5,038 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 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Illuminated door sill trim plates
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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