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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: $61,355

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $33,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,117

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $30,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
TrimM5R350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $90,200 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $83,165 $44,640 $51,645
Wood trim 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 3,000 3,000
Multicontour front seats   780 780
Lighting Package   890 890
Entertainment Package   1,190  
Comfort Package   1,350 625
Trim Package   1,750 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Sunroof   1,490 1,490
Heated front seats   690  
Wood trim 0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,790 2,790
Multicontour front seats   725 725
Lighting Package   828 828
Entertainment Package   1,107  
Comfort Package   1,256 581
Trim Package   1,628 1,116
Obstacle detection, rear   698 698
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Sunroof   1,386 1,386
Heated front seats   642  
Options (change) 2,200 12,580 9,425
Options (change) 2,000 11,702 8,766
Destination 925 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $94,625 $61,355 $65,700
Total Invoice $87,390 $57,117 $61,186

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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: $33,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,841
Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
TrimM5R350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine560hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionS7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12440, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$94,625$61,355$65,700
Adjustments for Features0-610-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,625$60,745$65,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,370
Total Invoice$87,390$57,117$61,186
Adjustments for Features0-568-545
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,390$56,549$60,641
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,092

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

Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
TrimM5R350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,680$6,290$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610$585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-568-545

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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 Year20132006
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in126.6 in
Length193.1 in203.0 in
Width73.2 in75.7 in
Height57.6 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,842 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 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		18.4 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		18.442.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.485.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
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 cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested85088%
Total Not Requested11512%
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%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
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 lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested75086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested40078%
Total Not Requested11522%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

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