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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,125

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $1,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,865

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $2,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
Model5-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim530iR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,400 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $46,955 $44,640 $51,645
Obstacle detection, rear 700 750 750
Premium Package 2,100    
Comfort seats 1,200    
Premium Sound Package 1,800    
Proximity key 1,000   1,080
Heated second row seats 350 1,190 690
Cold Weather Package 900    
Satellite radio 595 500 500
Rear side airbags 385 385 385
Multicontour front seats   780 780
Lighting Package   890 890
Entertainment Package   1,190  
Comfort Package   1,350 625
Trim Package   1,750 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Power liftgate   520 520
Panoramic sunroof   2,390 2,390
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,050 1,050
Obstacle detection, rear 635 698 698
Premium Package 1,910    
Comfort seats 1,090    
Premium Sound Package 1,640    
Proximity key 910   1,004
Heated second row seats 320 1,107 642
Cold Weather Package 820    
Satellite radio 540 465 465
Rear side airbags 350 358 358
Multicontour front seats   725 725
Lighting Package   828 828
Entertainment Package   1,107  
Comfort Package   1,256 581
Trim Package   1,628 1,116
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Power liftgate   484 484
Panoramic sunroof   2,223 2,223
Rear air vents with automatic controls   976 976
Options (change) 9,030 13,435 11,550
Options (change) 8,215 12,497 10,742
Destination 695 775 775
Total Price $61,125 $62,210 $67,825
Total Invoice $55,865 $57,912 $63,162

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48
Model Year200620062006
Model5-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim530iR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I6268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13440, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$61,125$62,210$67,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,125$59,960$65,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,415
Total Invoice$55,865$57,912$63,162
Adjustments for Features0-2,095-2,282
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,865$55,817$60,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,063

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

Model Year200620062006
Model5-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim530iR350R500
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Cargo net $40$40
Cargo organizer$100  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails$250  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$4,190$6,440$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,095-2,282

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class features.

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

Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in126.6 in
Length191.2 in203.0 in
Width72.7 in75.7 in
Height58.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.642.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.3 ft385.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz R-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested87591%
Total Not Requested909%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested30071%
Total Not Requested12529%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested42583%
Total Not Requested9017%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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