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

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

Lowest Total Price: $55,945

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,087

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $6,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML350ML500535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $54,400
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $50,230
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 700
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450  
Premium Package 6,150 3,750 2,500
Sunroof 1,390 1,290  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,775 1,575  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Heated front seats 690   500
Rear side airbags 385 385 385
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Proximity key   1,080 1,000
Multicontour seats     1,200
Navigation system     1,900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 635
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349  
Premium Package 5,720 3,488 2,275
Sunroof 1,293 1,200  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,651 1,465  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Heated front seats 642   455
Rear side airbags 358 358 350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Proximity key   1,004 910
Multicontour seats     1,090
Navigation system     1,730
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 15,420 13,110 8,780
Options (change) 14,344 12,195 7,985
Destination 775 775 825
Total Price $55,945 $62,385 $64,005
Total Invoice $52,087 $58,075 $59,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,908
Model Year200620062008
ModelM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML350ML500535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$55,945$62,385$64,005
Adjustments for Features-2,100-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,845$60,010$64,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,165$0
Total Invoice$52,087$58,075$59,040
Adjustments for Features-1,955-2,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,132$55,864$59,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,732$0

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

Model Year200620062008
ModelM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML350ML500535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,875$7,150$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,100$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,955-2,2110

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelM-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.7 in113.6 in
Length188.5 in191.2 in
Width75.2 in72.7 in
Height69.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft358.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested330089%
Total Not Requested42511%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cargo area partition net40Yes
Total Requested96595%
Total Not Requested505%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested210093%
Total Not Requested1507%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested162583%
Total Not Requested32517%

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