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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: $62,845

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $65,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,945

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $61,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550AMG G63528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $123,600 $142,800 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $114,948 $132,804 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,200 2,200 2,200
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,400        
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450 1,450
Premium Package     2,250 1,000  
Sport Package     3,600 3,600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
App support     250 250 250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500  
Proximity key       1,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,000 2,000 2,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,302        
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320 1,320
Premium Package     2,050 910  
Sport Package     3,275 3,275  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
App support     230 230 230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475  
Proximity key       910  
Options (change) 4,050 2,650 15,050 14,800 6,300
Options (change) 3,767 2,465 13,720 13,490 5,735
Destination 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $128,645 $146,445 $62,845 $68,195 $69,195
Total Invoice $119,710 $136,264 $57,945 $62,865 $63,850

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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: $60,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,469
Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550AMG G63528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine416hp V8563hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 13450, 13180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19275/50-20245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$128,645$146,445$62,845$68,195$69,195
Adjustments for Features-6,980-7,255-1,300-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,665$139,190$61,545$66,645$69,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$17,525$0$5,100$7,650
Total Invoice$119,710$136,264$57,945$62,865$63,850
Adjustments for Features-6,495-6,751-1,199-1,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,215$129,513$56,746$61,436$63,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,298$0$4,690$7,104

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

Model Year20182018201220122012
ModelG-ClassG-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimG550AMG G63528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD w/low range$2200$2200   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key   $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Front side airbags  $350$350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25   
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$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   
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 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,030$10,305$4,350$4,600$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,980$7,255$1,300$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,495-6,751-1,199-1,4290

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

Model Year20182012
ModelG-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in116.9 in
Length187.6 in193.1 in
Width71.8 in73.2 in
Height76.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,821 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
40.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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