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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: $53,035

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $3,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,380

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML350ML500528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450        
Lighting Package 890 890        
Premium Package 6,150 3,750 2,250 1,000 2,300  
Sunroof 1,390 1,290        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 690       500  
Satellite radio 500 500        
Proximity key   1,080 1,000 1,000    
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300 1,300  
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Technology Package     1,850 1,850    
Convenience Package           1,700
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349        
Lighting Package 828 828        
Premium Package 5,720 3,488 2,050 910 2,095  
Sunroof 1,293 1,200        
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 642       455  
Satellite radio 465 465        
Proximity key   1,004 910 910    
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185 1,185  
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Technology Package     1,685 1,685    
Convenience Package           1,545
Options (change) 12,510 10,400 8,750 7,500 5,000 3,500
Options (change) 11,637 9,674 7,970 6,830 4,555 3,185
Destination 775 775 895 895 895 895
Total Price $53,035 $59,675 $56,545 $60,895 $66,845 $66,395
Total Invoice $49,380 $55,554 $52,195 $56,205 $61,705 $61,300

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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: $4,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,735
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML350ML500528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$53,035$59,675$56,545$60,895$66,845$66,395
Adjustments for Features-1,335-1,610-350-3500-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,700$58,065$56,195$60,545$66,845$66,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$4,350$10,650$9,900
Total Invoice$49,380$55,554$52,195$56,205$61,705$61,300
Adjustments for Features-1,243-1,499-323-3230-277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,137$54,055$51,872$55,882$61,705$61,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$4,010$9,833$9,151

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

Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelM-ClassM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML350ML500528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 $100
Power door closers     $300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$5,665$5,940$4,680$4,680$4,330$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$1,610$350$350$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,243-1,499-323-3230-277

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

Model Year20062012
ModelM-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in116.9 in
Length188.5 in193.1 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height69.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,624 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft318.4 ft3

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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 cover75No
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 net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim300Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested255068%
Total Not Requested117532%

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 cover75No
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 net40No
Total Requested85084%
Total Not Requested16516%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested160071%
Total Not Requested65029%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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