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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: $53,785

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,078

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $7,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015201520152015
ModelM-ClassM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML350ML500528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,750 $48,500 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $61,900 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $36,968 $45,105 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $57,630 $60,390 $86,790
Comfort Package 1,450 1,450            
Sunroof 1,390 1,290            
Lighting Package 890 890            
Premium Package 6,150 3,750 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 690   500 500 500 500 500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 750 750            
Satellite radio 500 500            
Proximity key   1,080            
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500          
M Sport Line     3,150          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     800 800 800 800 800  
Wood trim, alternative type     1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080  
Wood trim               0
Rear spoiler               0
Comfort Package 1,349 1,349            
Sunroof 1,293 1,200            
Lighting Package 828 828            
Premium Package 5,720 3,488 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 685 685 685 685    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 642   455 455 455 455 455  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 698 698            
Satellite radio 465 465            
Proximity key   1,004            
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185 1,185 1,185    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475          
M Sport Line     2,865          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     730 730 730 730 730  
Wood trim, alternative type     985 985 985 985 985  
Wood trim               0
Rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 13,260 11,150 11,230 6,480 6,480 6,480 2,380 0
Options (change) 12,335 10,372 10,245 5,905 5,905 5,905 2,170 0
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $53,785 $60,425 $62,175 $63,075 $64,575 $69,375 $68,275 $95,895
Total Invoice $50,078 $56,252 $57,875 $58,730 $60,110 $64,530 $63,555 $89,085

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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: $9,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,551
Model Year20062006201520152015201520152015
ModelM-ClassM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML350ML500528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$53,785$60,425$62,175$63,075$64,575$69,375$68,275$95,895
Adjustments for Features-1,160-1,435-350-150-150-1500-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,625$58,990$61,825$62,925$64,425$69,225$68,275$94,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,365$0$1,100$2,600$7,400$6,450$32,545
Total Invoice$50,078$56,252$57,875$58,730$60,110$64,530$63,555$89,085
Adjustments for Features-1,080-1,336-326-140-140-1400-1,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,998$54,916$57,549$58,590$59,970$64,390$63,555$87,668
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,918$0$1,041$2,421$6,841$6,006$30,119

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

Model Year20062006201520152015201520152015
ModelM-ClassM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML350ML500528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr 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 
7-speed automated manual       $1200
AWD$1700$1700      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350      
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Hill descent control$250$250      
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera      $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$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$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150      
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250      
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125  
Rear wiper$175$175      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0     
Body kit  $0    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275      
Rear spoiler       $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound       $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25      
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Fog light, rear$100$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300     $300
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,190$6,465$5,380$5,180$5,180$5,180$5,030$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$1,435$350$150$150$150$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,080-1,336-326-140-140-1400-1,417

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

Model Year20062015
ModelM-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in116.9 in
Length188.5 in193.4 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 in35.3 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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested290075%
Total Not Requested97525%

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 washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 wheel150Yes
Power liftgate300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested195081%
Total Not Requested45019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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 decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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