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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: $65,345

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $28,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,790

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $26,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML63 AMG535i535d550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,100 $55,600 $57,100 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $83,793 $51,830 $53,210 $60,390 $86,790
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Heated second row seats 610        
Premium Package   1,500 1,500    
Luxury Seating Package   2,400 2,400 1,300  
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750    
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950  
Rearview camera   400 400    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550    
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Heated second row seats 567        
Premium Package   1,365 1,365    
Luxury Seating Package   2,185 2,185 1,185  
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685    
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865  
Rearview camera   365 365    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500    
Wood trim         0
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 2,460 8,750 8,750 4,450 2,200
Options (change) 2,287 7,965 7,965 4,050 2,000
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $93,435 $65,345 $66,845 $70,345 $98,095
Total Invoice $86,955 $60,790 $62,170 $65,435 $91,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,135
Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML63 AMG535i535d550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$93,435$65,345$66,845$70,345$98,095
Adjustments for Features-4,730-400-4000-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,705$64,945$66,445$70,345$96,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,500$5,400$31,775
Total Invoice$86,955$60,790$62,170$65,435$91,085
Adjustments for Features-4,402-372-3720-1,277
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,553$60,418$61,798$65,435$89,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,380$5,017$29,390

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

Model Year20092015201520152015
ModelM-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimML63 AMG535i535d550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350  
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Hill descent control$250    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
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$50
Cargo area partition net$40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50    
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Rear wiper$175    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350    
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250 $250
SD Card slot$25    
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250   $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100    
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Metal pedals$75    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,305$4,975$4,975$4,575$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,730$400$400$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,402-372-3720-1,277

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

Model Year20092015
ModelM-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in116.9 in
Length188.5 in193.4 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height70.1 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 Room55.9 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 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 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
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%

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