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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,575

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $27,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,835

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $26,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series
TrimG500G55 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $88,200 $111,900 $54,400
Base Invoice $82,026 $104,067 $50,230
Cold Weather Package     900
Premium Package     2,500
Navigation system     1,900
Heated second row seats     350
Obstacle detection, rear     700
Cold Weather Package     820
Premium Package     2,275
Navigation system     1,730
Heated second row seats     320
Obstacle detection, rear     635
Options (change) 0 0 6,350
Options (change) 0 0 5,780
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $89,075 $112,775 $61,575
Total Invoice $82,901 $104,942 $56,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,828
Model Year200820082008
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series
TrimG500G55 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8493hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T5M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18285/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$89,075$112,775$61,575
Adjustments for Features-1,330-1,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,745$111,020$61,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,275$0
Total Invoice$82,901$104,942$56,835
Adjustments for Features-1,238-1,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,663$103,309$56,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,646$0

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series
TrimG500G55 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD w/low range$2200$2200 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo organizer  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable front differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Brush guard $500 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell$100$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
CD changer, remote$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,920$8,345$6,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$1,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,238-1,6330

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20082008
ModelG-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.2 in113.6 in
Length185.6 in191.2 in
Width71.3 in72.7 in
Height77.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,546 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		45.2 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.5 ft358.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested147576%
Total Not Requested47524%

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