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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,980

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550   
Difference: $7,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,072

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550   
Difference: $6,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelM-Class5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimML550550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,750 $66,000
Base Invoice $49,058 $60,900
Premium III Package 8,500  
Interior Appearance Package 510  
Obstacle detection, rear 770  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Proximity key 1,110  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,200
iPod integration 375  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Sport Package   1,200
Convenience Package   1,700
Heated front seats   500
AWD   2,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Premium III Package 7,905  
Interior Appearance Package 474  
Obstacle detection, rear 716  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Proximity key 1,032  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,000
iPod integration 349  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
Sport Package   1,090
Convenience Package   1,545
Heated front seats   455
AWD   2,115
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Options (change) 17,355 10,300
Options (change) 16,139 9,390
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $70,980 $78,195
Total Invoice $66,072 $72,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,742
Model Year20082012
ModelM-Class5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimML550550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-19
Total Price$70,980$78,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,980$76,710
Total Invoice$66,072$72,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,072$70,814

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20082012
ModelM-Class5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimML550550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power door closers $300
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,780$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,371

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20082012
ModelM-Class5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in120.7 in
Length188.5 in196.8 in
Width75.2 in74.8 in
Height71.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,795 lb.5,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Cargo area partition net40No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested377570%
Total Not Requested159030%
Interior Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Synthetic suede inserts450No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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