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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: $66,035

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $6,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,367

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $6,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim540dR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $62,000 $52,690
Base Invoice $58,340 $49,002
Premium Tier 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Heated steering wheel 190 225
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,950
Executive Tier 2,100  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Premium 2 Package   4,400
Obstacle detection, rear   800
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,150
Blind spot warning system   600
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   690
Xenon HID headlights   985
Heated front seats   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,090
Premium Tier 2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 670
Heated steering wheel 175 209
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 1,814
Executive Tier 1,930  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Premium 2 Package   4,092
Obstacle detection, rear   744
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,069
Blind spot warning system   558
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench   642
Xenon HID headlights   916
Heated front seats   698
Panoramic sunroof   1,014
Options (change) 9,040 14,020
Options (change) 8,315 13,040
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,550
Total Price $72,035 $66,035
Total Invoice $67,650 $61,367

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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: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,667
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim540dR350
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)245/45-18255/50-19
Total Price$72,035$66,035
Adjustments for Features-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,185$66,035
Total Invoice$67,650$61,367
Adjustments for Features-3,6160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,034$61,367

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

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Trim540dR350
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 door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 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
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, 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 
Total Value of Features$13,240$9,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6160

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

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesR-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.1 in126.6 in
Length194.6 in203.1 in
Width73.5 in77.1 in
Height58.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight4,209 lb.5,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 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 ft315.2 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
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested100044%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3400
400 lb-ft@1600		1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
-1550 Gas-Guzzler Tax0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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