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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: $60,595

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,306

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $5,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim540dR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $47,650
Base Invoice $58,340 $44,315
Premium Tier 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Premium II Package   7,850
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,500
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Proximity key   1,130
Heated front seats   720
Panoramic sunroof   1,050
Premium Tier 2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Premium II Package   7,300
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,395
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Proximity key   1,051
Heated front seats   670
Panoramic sunroof   976
Options (change) 2,850 13,620
Options (change) 2,620 12,666
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,550
Total Price $65,845 $60,595
Total Invoice $61,955 $56,306

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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: $5,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,437
Model Year20182009
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim540dR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine261hp I6 D210hp 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$65,845$60,595
Adjustments for Features-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,620$60,595
Total Invoice$61,955$56,306
Adjustments for Features-2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,743$56,306

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

Model Year20182009
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 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,915$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120

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

Model Year20182009
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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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 II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested269058%
Total Not Requested197542%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
398 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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