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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: $63,875

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $32,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,870

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $30,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,000 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $80,910 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Obstacle detection, rear 770 750 750  
iPod integration 375      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,200 2,200 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Heated second row seats 595      
Proximity key 1,110      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200      
Premium Package   2,600 1,500  
Luxury Seating Package   2,400 2,400 1,300
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Rearview camera   400 400  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Executive Package       4,500
Obstacle detection, rear 716 685 685  
iPod integration 349      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,000 2,000 2,000
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Heated second row seats 553      
Proximity key 1,032      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046      
Premium Package   2,365 1,365  
Luxury Seating Package   2,185 2,185 1,185
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Rearview camera   365 365  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Executive Package       4,095
Options (change) 8,230 15,150 14,050 12,350
Options (change) 7,653 13,790 12,790 11,240
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $96,105 $63,875 $68,375 $75,975
Total Invoice $89,438 $58,870 $63,025 $70,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,181
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$96,105$63,875$68,375$75,975
Adjustments for Features-3,64000-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,465$63,875$68,375$75,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$11,900
Total Invoice$89,438$58,870$63,025$70,030
Adjustments for Features-3,38700-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,051$58,870$63,025$69,846
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$10,976

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

Model Year2008201320132013
ModelM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Running boards$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Fog light, rear$100   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100
Metal pedals$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,705$5,065$5,065$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$0$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,38700-184

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

Model Year20082013
ModelM-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in116.9 in
Length188.5 in193.1 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height71.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,706 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
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
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 Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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