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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: $62,517

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $3,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,432

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $3,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192019201920192012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $53,400 $53,400 $58,950 $74,450 $102,700 $110,000 $52,690
Base Invoice $50,340 $50,340 $55,505 $69,920 $96,190 $102,980 $49,002
M Sport Design 4,900 4,600 4,900        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550       720
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150      
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190       225
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200     1,950
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100        
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Wood trim       0 0 0  
Heated front seats       500     750
Sunroof         0 0  
Premium 2 Package             4,400
Obstacle detection, rear             800
Blind spot warning system             600
Telematics service, such as OnStar             660
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench             690
Xenon HID headlights             985
Panoramic sunroof             1,090
M Sport Design 4,510 4,230 4,510        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505       670
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140      
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175       209
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025     1,814
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930        
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565        
Wood trim       0 0 0  
Heated front seats       455     698
Sunroof         0 0  
Premium 2 Package             4,092
Obstacle detection, rear             744
Blind spot warning system             558
Telematics service, such as OnStar             614
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench             642
Xenon HID headlights             916
Panoramic sunroof             1,014
Options (change) 13,240 12,790 11,790 2,850 0 0 12,870
Options (change) 12,185 11,765 10,850 2,620 0 0 11,971
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 1,000 1,000 0
Total Price $67,635 $62,517 $71,735 $78,295 $104,695 $111,995 $66,435
Total Invoice $63,520 $58,432 $67,350 $73,535 $98,185 $104,975 $61,848

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,402
Model Year2019201920192019201920192012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6456hp V8600hp V8617hp V8302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD4WD4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16440, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20255/50-19
Total Price$67,635$62,517$71,735$78,295$104,695$111,995$66,435
Adjustments for Features-2,350-2,125-2,350-3,150-3,800-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,285$60,392$69,385$75,145$100,895$108,195$66,435
Cost Above Minimum$4,893$0$8,993$14,753$40,503$47,803$0
Total Invoice$63,520$58,432$67,350$73,535$98,185$104,975$61,848
Adjustments for Features-2,207-1,986-2,206-2,958-3,564-3,5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,313$56,446$65,144$70,577$94,621$101,413$61,848
Cost Above Minimum$4,867$0$8,698$14,131$38,175$44,967$0

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

Model Year2019201920192019201920192012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesR-Class
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iM5M5 CompetitionR350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700  $1700
4WD    $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300    
Power liftgate      $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200    
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50    
Rear side airbags      $300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows      $500
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover      $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter      $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper      $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$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$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$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$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200$1200  $1200
Gesture control system$100$100$100 $100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration      $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot      $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information      $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear      $100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 $350$350 
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 $250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats      $600
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900$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$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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 leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options    $0$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,390$13,165$13,390$14,190$14,840$14,840$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$2,125$2,350$3,150$3,800$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,207-1,986-2,206-2,958-3,564-3,5620

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

Model Year20192012
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 Weight3,747 lb.4,961 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
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
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40VR19 tires400No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested115049%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
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
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
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
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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