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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: $67,100

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,466

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,849

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML350540d
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,990 $62,000
Base Invoice $45,561 $58,340
Premium 2 Package 5,370  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,970 2,200
Heated steering wheel 225 190
Heated second row seats 620 350
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,500  
Premium Tier   2,300
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080
Executive Tier   2,100
Temporary spare tire   150
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700
Premium 2 Package 4,994  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,832 2,025
Heated steering wheel 209 175
Heated second row seats 577 320
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,395  
Premium Tier   2,115
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565
Wood trim, alternative type   995
Executive Tier   1,930
Temporary spare tire   140
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645
Options (change) 17,235 13,020
Options (change) 16,030 11,980
Destination 875 995
Total Price $67,100 $76,015
Total Invoice $62,466 $71,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,242
Model Year20122018
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML350540d
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D261hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/25 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-18
Total Price$67,100$76,015
Adjustments for Features0-3,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,100$72,170
Total Invoice$62,466$71,315
Adjustments for Features0-3,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,466$67,708

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

Model Year20122018
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML350540d
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, front $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side collision intervention $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,855$11,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,607

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

Model Year20122018
ModelM-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in117.1 in
Length189.1 in194.6 in
Width75.2 in73.5 in
Height70.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,038 lb.4,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested221571%
Total Not Requested90029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested125064%

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