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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: $60,505

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $47,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,825

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $44,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $107,100 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $99,603 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950 950 950  
M Sport Line   3,150          
Luxury Seating Package   2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750    
Rearview camera   400 400 400 400    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   800 800 800 800 800  
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865 865 865  
M Sport Line   2,865          
Luxury Seating Package   2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 685    
Rearview camera   365 365 365 365    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   730 730 730 730 730  
Wood trim, alternative type   985 985 985 985 985  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 0 10,080 6,930 6,930 6,930 4,130 0
Options (change) 0 9,180 6,315 6,315 6,315 3,765 0
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $107,975 $60,505 $62,955 $64,455 $69,255 $68,955 $95,125
Total Invoice $100,478 $55,825 $58,110 $59,490 $63,910 $63,660 $87,875

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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: $44,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,739
Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$107,975$60,505$62,955$64,455$69,255$68,955$95,125
Adjustments for Features-3,255-125000-200-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,720$60,380$62,955$64,455$69,255$68,755$93,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,575$4,075$8,875$8,375$33,195
Total Invoice$100,478$55,825$58,110$59,490$63,910$63,660$87,875
Adjustments for Features-3,029-115000-185-1,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,449$55,710$58,110$59,490$63,910$63,475$86,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,400$3,780$8,200$7,765$30,733

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

Model Year2012201420142014201420142014
ModelG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD w/low range$2200      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100      
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250      
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Rear wiper$175      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Lockable center differential$150      
Lockable front differential$150      
Lockable rear differential$150      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
Body kit $0    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Chrome brush guard$750      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
External spare tire shell$100      
Externally-mounted spare$0      
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler      $200
Running boards$350      
Skid plates$150      
Tow hook(s), front$40      
Tow hook(s), rear$25      
Wheel-lip moldings$75      
Infotainment 
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
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100      
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
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
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Fog light, rear$100      
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Metal pedals$75      
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim$300     $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,855$5,725$5,600$5,600$5,600$5,800$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$125$0$0$0$200$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,029-115000-185-1,432

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

Model Year20122014
ModelG-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in116.9 in
Length184.5 in193.4 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 in35.3 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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