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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: $62,925

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $31,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,505

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $30,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML63 AMG530i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $92,590 $51,400
Base Invoice $86,109 $46,955
Cargo tray 160  
Heated second row seats 620 350
Heated steering wheel 225  
Premium Sound Package   1,800
Cold Weather Package   900
Comfort seats   1,200
Premium Package   2,100
Navigation system   1,800
Obstacle detection, rear   700
Rear side airbags   385
Satellite radio   595
Proximity key   1,000
Cargo tray 149  
Heated second row seats 577 320
Heated steering wheel 209  
Premium Sound Package   1,640
Cold Weather Package   820
Comfort seats   1,090
Premium Package   1,910
Navigation system   1,640
Obstacle detection, rear   635
Rear side airbags   350
Satellite radio   540
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 1,005 10,830
Options (change) 935 9,855
Destination 875 695
Total Price $94,470 $62,925
Total Invoice $87,919 $57,505

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,533
Model Year20112006
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML63 AMG530i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine503hp V8255hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-20225/50-17
Total Price$94,470$62,925
Adjustments for Features-4,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,300$62,925
Total Invoice$87,919$57,505
Adjustments for Features-3,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,038$57,505

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

Model Year20112006
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML63 AMG530i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo tray$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Running boards$350 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,070$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8810

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20112006
ModelM-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.7 in113.6 in
Length188.5 in191.2 in
Width75.2 in72.7 in
Height70.1 in58.7 in
Curb Weight5,093 lb.4,232 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.4 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		72.4 ft358.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz M-Class vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
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 seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested157588%
Total Not Requested22512%

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