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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: $65,560

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,030

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $3,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim540dR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $42,100
Base Invoice $58,340 $39,153
Premium Tier 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Temporary spare tire 150  
Heated second row seats 350  
Heated steering wheel 190  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700  
Premium III Package   11,250
Full Leather Seating Package   2,200
Heating Package   1,370
Lighting Package   910
AWD   2,500
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Proximity key   1,110
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   650
Voice control for nav and audio   510
iPod integration   375
Premium Tier 2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 660
Temporary spare tire 140  
Heated second row seats 320  
Heated steering wheel 175  
Wood trim, alternative type 995  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645  
Premium III Package   10,462
Full Leather Seating Package   2,046
Heating Package   1,274
Lighting Package   846
AWD   2,325
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Proximity key   1,032
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   604
Voice control for nav and audio   474
iPod integration   349
Options (change) 5,320 22,585
Options (change) 4,895 21,002
Destination 995 875
Total Price $68,315 $65,560
Total Invoice $64,230 $61,030

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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: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,829
Model Year20182008
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim540dR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine261hp I6 D215hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/55-18
Total Price$68,315$65,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,315$63,810
Total Invoice$64,230$61,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,230$59,401

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

Model Year20182008
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim540dR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Rear seat audio controls $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,155$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,629

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

Model Year20182008
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in126.6 in
Length194.6 in203.0 in
Width73.5 in75.7 in
Height58.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,209 lb.4,939 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.25.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in60.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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		18.7 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		18.742.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		18.785.0 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 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

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

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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested330048%
Total Not Requested364052%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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