Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 2010 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011

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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: $73,000

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $21,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,330

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $20,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML63 AMG550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,050 $60,200
Base Invoice $84,676 $55,585
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 2,200
Heated second row seats 610  
Heated steering wheel 220  
AWD   2,300
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,950
Cold Weather Package   650
Convenience Package   1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500
Folding second row seats   475
Rearview camera   400
iPod integration   400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 2,000
Heated second row seats 567  
Heated steering wheel 205  
AWD   2,115
Active Ventilated Seat Package   2,685
Cold Weather Package   590
Convenience Package   1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455
Folding second row seats   430
Rearview camera   365
iPod integration   365
Options (change) 2,710 11,925
Options (change) 2,520 10,870
Destination 875 875
Total Price $94,635 $73,000
Total Invoice $88,071 $67,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,084
Model Year20102011
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML63 AMG550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20245/45-18
Total Price$94,635$73,000
Adjustments for Features-2,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,780$73,000
Total Invoice$88,071$67,330
Adjustments for Features-2,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,414$67,330

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

Model Year20102011
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML63 AMG550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,330$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6570

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

Model Year20102011
ModelM-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in116.9 in
Length188.5 in193.1 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height70.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,093 lb.4,519 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 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 550i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
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 seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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