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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: $65,785

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $27,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020202009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $102,700 $110,000 $90,100
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900        
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,200      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 1,000 1,000      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 700        
Heated second row seats 350 350       610
Heated steering wheel 190 190        
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Heated front seats     500      
Wood trim     0 0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 1,850
Sunroof       0 0  
Executive Package       4,000 4,000  
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510        
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,105      
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 920 920      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 645        
Heated second row seats 320 320       567
Heated steering wheel 175 175        
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505        
Heated front seats     455      
Wood trim     0 0 0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,025 2,025 2,025 1,720
Sunroof       0 0  
Executive Package       3,680 3,680  
Options (change) 10,890 9,440 5,050 6,200 6,200 2,460
Options (change) 10,020 8,685 4,645 5,705 5,705 2,287
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $65,785 $69,885 $82,695 $110,895 $118,195 $93,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,743
Model Year202020202020202020202009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4335hp I6523hp V8600hp V8617hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20295/40-20
Total Price$65,785$69,885$82,695$110,895$118,195$93,435
Adjustments for Features00-4,100-8,150-8,150-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,785$69,885$78,595$102,745$110,045$89,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$12,810$36,960$44,260$0

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

Model Year202020202020202020202009
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionML63 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    
AWD  $1700  $1700
4WD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet     $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100 
Power door closers   $300$300 
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Trailer sway control     $25
Wide-view front camera   $150$150 
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   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper     $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200 
Running boards     $350
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Gesture control system$100$100 $100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
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 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $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 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50 
Wireless charging station   $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200 
Chronometer     $100
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear     $100
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,425$6,425$10,525$14,575$14,575$10,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,100$8,150$8,150$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments00-289-579-543-3,681

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

Model Year20202009
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in114.7 in
Length194.6 in188.5 in
Width73.5 in75.2 in
Height58.2 in70.1 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft329.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.772.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145056%
Total Not Requested115044%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested205076%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5 Competition

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested65024%
Total Not Requested205076%

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