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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: $60,755

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $5,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,562

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $4,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim535iR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $42,100
Base Invoice $50,230 $39,153
Premium Package 2,500  
Navigation system 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 700  
Rear side airbags 385  
Sunshades, second row 250 300
iPod integration 400 375
Proximity key 1,000 1,110
Heated second row seats 350  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium II Package   7,850
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Heating Package   1,370
Lighting Package   910
Roof rack   245
Adaptive cruise control   2,200
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710
Premium Package 2,275  
Navigation system 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Obstacle detection, rear 635  
Rear side airbags 350  
Sunshades, second row 230 279
iPod integration 365 349
Proximity key 910 1,032
Heated second row seats 320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium II Package   7,300
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Heating Package   1,274
Lighting Package   846
Roof rack   228
Adaptive cruise control   2,046
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Metallic paint (extra cost)   660
Options (change) 11,380 17,780
Options (change) 10,310 16,534
Destination 825 875
Total Price $66,605 $60,755
Total Invoice $61,365 $56,562

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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 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,153
Model Year20082008
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim535iR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/55-18
Total Price$66,605$60,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,605$59,305
Total Invoice$61,365$56,562
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,365$55,212

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

Model Year20082008
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim535iR350 / R320
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,290$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350

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

Model Year20082008
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 Weight3,660 lb.4,830 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested410071%
Total Not Requested165029%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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