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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: $67,467

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $62,778

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,977

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $58,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550AMG G63530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $123,600 $142,800 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $114,948 $132,804 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Synthetic suede headliner 1,600   650 650 650 650 650
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,400   1,000   700 700  
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Luxury Seating Package     1,600 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,450 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,200 700 1,200 1,200 700
Heated second row seats     350 350 350 350  
Heated steering wheel     190 190 190 190  
Executive Tier     2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300 300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550  
Temporary spare tire     150   150 150 150
Dynamic Handling Package       1,450      
Luxury Design       500      
Heated front seats             500
Wood trim             0
Synthetic suede headliner 1,488   600 600 600 600 600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025 2,025
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,302   920   645 645  
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115  
Luxury Seating Package     1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,255 2,255 920 920 920
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,105 645 1,105 1,105 645
Heated second row seats     320 320 320 320  
Heated steering wheel     175 175 175 175  
Executive Tier     1,930 1,930 1,930 1,930  
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275 275 275
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505  
Temporary spare tire     140   140 140 140
Dynamic Handling Package       1,335      
Luxury Design       460      
Heated front seats             455
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 5,650 2,650 18,440 18,740 16,690 16,690 10,100
Options (change) 5,255 2,465 16,965 17,240 15,355 15,355 9,295
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $130,245 $146,445 $71,835 $67,467 $75,385 $79,685 $84,495
Total Invoice $121,198 $136,264 $67,370 $62,977 $70,690 $74,690 $79,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,991
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550AMG G63530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8563hp V8248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/50-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$130,245$146,445$71,835$67,467$75,385$79,685$84,495
Adjustments for Features-3750-2,470-2,270-2,470-4,420-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,870$146,445$69,365$65,197$72,915$75,265$81,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,575$4,168$0$7,718$10,068$15,878
Total Invoice$121,198$136,264$67,370$62,977$70,690$74,690$79,230
Adjustments for Features-3490-2,316-2,119-2,316-4,143-3,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$120,849$136,264$65,054$60,858$68,374$70,547$76,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,415$4,196$0$7,516$9,689$15,165

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550AMG G63530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200     
RWD  $0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, front  $25$25$25$25$25
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200$200$200$200
Front side airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200    $200
Side collision intervention  $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150 $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25     
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75     
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$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 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0   
9 kWh battery pack   $0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25   
Brush guard$500$500     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
External spare tire shell$100$100     
Externally-mounted spare$0$0     
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0  $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Rear spoiler      $200
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100     
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Gesture control system  $100$100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25     
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225     
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200
Compass$0$0     
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Metal pedals$75$75    $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,755$9,380$11,850$11,650$11,850$13,800$12,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$2,470$2,270$2,470$4,420$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments-3490-2,316-2,119-2,316-4,143-3,207

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

Model Year20182018
ModelG-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in117.1 in
Length187.6 in194.6 in
Width71.8 in73.5 in
Height76.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,821 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.3 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60036%
Total Not Requested105064%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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