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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: $61,455

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $2,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,720

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $2,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim535iR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $54,400 $50,240
Base Invoice $50,230 $46,537
Navigation system 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 900  
Obstacle detection, rear 700 800
Rear side airbags 385  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Xenon HID headlights   985
Premium 2 Package   6,050
Roof rack   250
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,450
Heated front seats   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Heated steering wheel   225
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Navigation system 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 820  
Obstacle detection, rear 635 744
Rear side airbags 350  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Xenon HID headlights   916
Premium 2 Package   5,627
Roof rack   232
Rear air vents with automatic controls   1,349
Heated front seats   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Heated steering wheel   209
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 6,230 12,980
Options (change) 5,665 12,073
Destination 825 875
Total Price $61,455 $64,095
Total Invoice $56,720 $59,485

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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: $1,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $822
Model Year20082011
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim535iR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17255/50-19
Total Price$61,455$64,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,455$60,230
Total Invoice$56,720$59,485
Adjustments for Features0-3,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,720$55,898

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

Model Year20082011
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim535iR350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,290$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,587

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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 Year20082011
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.6 in126.6 in
Length191.2 in203.0 in
Width72.7 in77.1 in
Height58.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,660 lb.4,950 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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 535i

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested172553%
Total Not Requested154047%

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