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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: $61,475

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,685

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $5,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim528i535i550iR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $42,100
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $39,153
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Premium Package 2,600 1,500    
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   710
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,670
Rearview camera 400 400    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Executive Package     4,500  
Premium III Package       11,250
Full Leather Seating Package       2,200
Heating Package       1,370
Lighting Package       910
Adaptive cruise control       2,200
Proximity key       1,110
Voice control for nav and audio       510
iPod integration       375
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Premium Package 2,365 1,365    
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,483
Rearview camera 365 365    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Executive Package     4,095  
Premium III Package       10,462
Full Leather Seating Package       2,046
Heating Package       1,274
Lighting Package       846
Adaptive cruise control       2,046
Proximity key       1,032
Voice control for nav and audio       474
iPod integration       349
Options (change) 12,750 11,650 11,050 23,305
Options (change) 11,605 10,605 10,055 21,672
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $61,475 $65,975 $74,675 $66,280
Total Invoice $56,685 $60,840 $68,845 $61,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,059
Model Year2013201320132008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim528i535i550iR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$61,475$65,975$74,675$66,280
Adjustments for Features00-750-3,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,475$65,975$73,925$63,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$12,450$0
Total Invoice$56,685$60,840$68,845$61,700
Adjustments for Features00-691-2,956
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,685$60,840$68,154$58,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$11,469$0

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

Model Year2013201320132008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim528i535i550iR350 / R320
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$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300 
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Removable second-row console   $200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls  $0 
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,530$6,530$7,280$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$750$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments00-691-2,956

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

Model Year20132008
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.4,830 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested370053%
Total Not Requested324047%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
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 lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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