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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: $62,175

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $705

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,855

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $42,100
Base Invoice $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $39,153
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Cold Weather Package 950 950 950 950 950  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550   710
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,670
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Rearview camera 400 400 400 400    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Lighting Package           910
Heating Package           1,370
Full Leather Seating Package           2,200
Premium II Package           7,850
iPod integration           375
Voice control for nav and audio           510
Proximity key           1,110
Adaptive cruise control           2,200
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Cold Weather Package 865 865 865 865 865  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500   660
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,483
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 730 730 730  
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985 985  
Rearview camera 365 365 365 365    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Lighting Package           846
Heating Package           1,274
Full Leather Seating Package           2,046
Premium II Package           7,300
iPod integration           349
Voice control for nav and audio           474
Proximity key           1,032
Adaptive cruise control           2,046
Options (change) 11,230 10,130 10,130 10,130 6,930 19,905
Options (change) 10,225 9,225 9,225 9,225 6,310 18,510
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $62,175 $66,725 $68,225 $73,025 $72,825 $62,880
Total Invoice $57,855 $62,050 $63,430 $67,850 $67,695 $58,538

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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: $1,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,049
Model Year201520152015201520152008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$62,175$66,725$68,225$73,025$72,825$62,880
Adjustments for Features0000-350-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,175$66,725$68,225$73,025$72,475$61,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,850$10,300$0
Total Invoice$57,855$62,050$63,430$67,850$67,695$58,538
Adjustments for Features0000-325-1,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,855$62,050$63,430$67,850$67,370$56,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,195$5,575$9,995$9,515$0

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

Model Year201520152015201520152008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags     $300
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Removable second-row console     $200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$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$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear     $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats     $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200
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$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$7,105$7,105$7,105$7,105$7,455$8,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$0$0$350$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0000-325-1,732

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

Model Year20152008
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.4,830 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 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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 / R320

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Removable second-row console200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested175090%
Total Not Requested20010%
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 seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295051%
Total Not Requested280049%

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