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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: $61,175

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $1,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,945

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5R350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600 $48,000 $55,500
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790 $44,640 $51,645
Multicontour seats 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300        
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750     750 750
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550     690 690
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800   530 530
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 3,000 3,000
Rear spoiler           0    
Wood trim           0    
Multicontour front seats             780 780
Lighting Package             890 890
Comfort Package             1,350 625
Trim Package             1,750 1,200
Satellite radio             500 500
Sunroof             1,490 1,490
Heated second row seats             1,190 690
Power liftgate             520 520
Proximity key               1,080
Multicontour seats 1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185        
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685     698 698
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500     642 642
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 730 730 730   493 493
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985 985      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,790 2,790
Rear spoiler           0    
Wood trim           0    
Multicontour front seats             725 725
Lighting Package             828 828
Comfort Package             1,256 581
Trim Package             1,628 1,116
Satellite radio             465 465
Sunroof             1,386 1,386
Heated second row seats             1,107 642
Power liftgate             484 484
Proximity key               1,004
Options (change) 10,230 9,130 9,130 9,130 5,030 2,200 13,440 12,745
Options (change) 9,315 8,315 8,315 8,315 4,580 2,000 12,502 11,854
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $61,175 $65,725 $67,225 $72,025 $70,925 $98,095 $62,215 $69,020
Total Invoice $56,945 $61,140 $62,520 $66,940 $65,965 $91,085 $57,917 $64,274

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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: $220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $201
Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5R350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8268hp V6302hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 1680, 880, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19235/65-17255/55-18
Total Price$61,175$65,725$67,225$72,025$70,925$98,095$62,215$69,020
Adjustments for Features-150-150-150-1500-1,275-1,410-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,025$65,575$67,075$71,875$70,925$96,820$60,805$66,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,850$9,900$35,795$0$6,080
Total Invoice$56,945$61,140$62,520$66,940$65,965$91,085$57,917$64,274
Adjustments for Features-140-140-140-1390-1,184-1,313-1,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,805$61,000$62,380$66,801$65,965$89,901$56,604$62,286
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$5,575$9,996$9,160$33,096$0$5,682

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

Model Year20152015201520152015201520062006
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-ClassR-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5R350R500
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed automated manual     $1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows      $125$125
Power liftgate      $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350    
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Rearview camera    $200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover      $75$75
Cargo net      $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter      $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Removable second-row console      $200$200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250    
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125    
Rear wiper      $175$175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, remote       $200
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound     $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Compass      $0$0
Fog light, rear      $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats      $600$600
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150  
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$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim     $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,530$6,530$6,530$6,530$6,380$7,655$7,790$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$150$150$150$0$1,275$1,410$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-140-140-1390-1,184-1,313-1,988

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

Model Year20152006
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.9 in126.6 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 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

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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%
Heated second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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