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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: $73,075

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $30,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim530i540iM550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $54,200 $59,450 $76,800 $94,990
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,970
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 700    
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,600
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 700 700 700  
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650 1,920
Parking Assistance Package     700  
Luxury Seating Package     1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000  
Heated front seats     500  
Driver Assistance Package       2,100
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565  
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 1,832
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 645    
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 995 1,488
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 645 645 645  
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600 1,786
Parking Assistance Package     645  
Luxury Seating Package     1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery     920  
Heated front seats     455  
Driver Assistance Package       1,953
Options (change) 17,880 16,430 11,580 7,590
Options (change) 16,460 15,125 10,660 7,059
Destination 995 995 995 875
Total Price $73,075 $76,875 $89,375 $103,455

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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: $28,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $83,561
Model Year2021202120212012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim530i540iM550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4335hp I6 H523hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19265/45-20
Total Price$73,075$76,875$89,375$103,455
Adjustments for Features00-3,150-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,075$76,875$86,225$101,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$13,150$0

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

Model Year2021202120212012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesM-Class
Trim530i540iM550iML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention   $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Side collision intervention$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails   $250
Cargo area partition net   $40
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Gesture control system$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,275$9,275$12,425$10,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,150$1,580
Value of Feature Adjustments00-411-1,470

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

Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in114.8 in
Length195.8 in189.1 in
Width73.5 in75.2 in
Height58.2 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,766 lb.4,752 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
14.0 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.071.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
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
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
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
BMW 5-Series 540i

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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
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
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested85033%
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
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Side collision intervention200No
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
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-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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