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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: $63,765

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $1,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,960

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920192008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $53,400 $58,950 $74,450 $102,700 $110,000 $42,100
Base Invoice $50,340 $55,505 $69,920 $96,190 $102,980 $39,153
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550       710
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150      
Heated second row seats 350 350        
Heated steering wheel 190 190        
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 700        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,670
Heated front seats     500      
Executive Package       4,000 4,000  
Sunroof       0 0  
Premium III Package           11,250
Full Leather Seating Package           2,200
Heating Package           1,370
Lighting Package           910
Proximity key           1,110
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench           650
Voice control for nav and audio           510
iPod integration           375
Sunshades, second row           300
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505       660
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140      
Heated second row seats 320 320        
Heated steering wheel 175 175        
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 995 995 995  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 645        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,025 2,025 2,025 2,483
Heated front seats     455      
Executive Package       3,680 3,680  
Sunroof       0 0  
Premium III Package           10,462
Full Leather Seating Package           2,046
Heating Package           1,274
Lighting Package           846
Proximity key           1,032
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench           604
Voice control for nav and audio           474
iPod integration           349
Sunshades, second row           279
Options (change) 9,370 7,920 3,930 7,280 7,280 22,055
Options (change) 8,625 7,290 3,615 6,700 6,700 20,509
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $63,765 $67,865 $79,375 $111,975 $119,275 $65,030
Total Invoice $59,960 $63,790 $74,530 $104,885 $111,675 $60,537

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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: $1,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,216
Model Year201920192019201920192008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionR350 / R320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4335hp I6456hp V8600hp V8617hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20255/55-18
Total Price$63,765$67,865$79,375$111,975$119,275$65,030
Adjustments for Features00-4,550-9,100-9,100-3,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,765$67,865$74,825$102,875$110,175$62,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$11,060$39,110$46,410$0
Total Invoice$59,960$63,790$74,530$104,885$111,675$60,537
Adjustments for Features00-4,272-8,524-8,520-2,793
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,960$63,790$70,258$96,361$103,155$57,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,830$10,298$36,401$43,195$0

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

Model Year201920192019201920192008
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim530i540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionR350 / 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
AWD  $1700   
4WD   $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows     $125
Power liftgate     $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225 
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control  $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows     $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover     $75
Cargo net     $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter     $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
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   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear HVAC unit     $400
Rear wiper     $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500$500 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear bumper protector     $40
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Gesture control system$100$100 $100$100 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50 
Wireless charging station   $75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200 
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear     $100
Fog lights$125$125   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Headlight washers     $50
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250 
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750    
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300 
Folding third row seats     $600
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$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$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Massage, driver seat   $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
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$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0$0 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,280$8,280$12,830$17,380$17,380$11,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,550$9,100$9,100$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,272-8,524-8,520-2,793

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

Model Year20192008
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 Weight3,747 lb.4,830 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 530i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested222582%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5 Competition

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested47518%
Total Not Requested222582%

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%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested385055%
Total Not Requested309045%
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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