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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: $57,750

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $43,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,280

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $40,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $100,250 $119,450 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $93,232 $111,088 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Cold Weather Package     650 650 650
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Active Ventilated Seat Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Premium Package 2     4,500 4,500  
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Rearview camera         400
iPod integration         400
Cold Weather Package     590 590 590
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Active Ventilated Seat Package     2,685 2,685 2,685
Premium Package 2     4,095 4,095  
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Rearview camera         365
iPod integration         365
Options (change) 0 0 11,825 10,925 4,875
Options (change) 0 0 10,760 9,940 4,435
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $101,125 $120,325 $57,750 $61,900 $65,950
Total Invoice $94,107 $111,963 $53,280 $57,105 $60,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,791
Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8500hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18275/55-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$101,125$120,325$57,750$61,900$65,950
Adjustments for Features-4,105-4,005-850-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,020$116,320$56,900$61,050$65,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,300$0$4,150$9,050
Total Invoice$94,107$111,963$53,280$57,105$60,895
Adjustments for Features-3,820-3,727-784-7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,287$108,236$52,496$56,321$60,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,949$0$3,825$8,399

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

Model Year20092009201120112011
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550G55 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250$250   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150   
Lockable front differential$150$150   
Lockable rear differential$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Chrome brush guard$750$750   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
External spare tire shell$100$100   
Externally-mounted spare$0$0   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Running boards$350$350   
Skid plates$150$150   
Tow hook(s), front$40$40   
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$7,680$7,580$4,425$4,425$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,105$4,005$850$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,820-3,727-784-7840

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

Model Year20092011
ModelG-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in116.9 in
Length184.5 in193.1 in
Width71.8 in73.2 in
Height76.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,511 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
45.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171560%
Total Not Requested112540%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171560%
Total Not Requested112540%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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