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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: $69,245

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $390

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,405

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML450 HybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,790 $61,900
Base Invoice $51,885 $57,630
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Lighting Package 985  
Leather seating surfaces 1,780  
Obstacle detection, rear 800 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Heated front seats 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Proximity key 1,140  
Cold Weather Package   950
Premium Package   1,500
Rearview camera   400
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Lighting Package 916  
Leather seating surfaces 1,655  
Obstacle detection, rear 744 685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Heated front seats 698  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,000
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Proximity key 1,060  
Cold Weather Package   865
Premium Package   1,365
Rearview camera   365
Options (change) 12,970 6,350
Options (change) 12,063 5,780
Destination 875 995
Total Price $69,635 $69,245
Total Invoice $64,823 $64,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,426
Model Year20112015
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML450 HybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionB8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$69,635$69,245
Adjustments for Features-3,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,580$69,245
Total Invoice$64,823$64,405
Adjustments for Features-2,8440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,979$64,405

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

Model Year20112015
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML450 HybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable 2-mode automatic$2000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8440

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

Model Year20112015
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 Weight5,227 lb.4,365 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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML450 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested214083%
Total Not Requested42517%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
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%

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