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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: $81,545

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $21,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,130

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $20,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML63 AMG550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,100 $62,000
Base Invoice $89,373 $57,220
Multicontour front seats 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package 1,950  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Heated second row seats 620  
Heated steering wheel 225  
Convenience Package   1,700
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
AWD   2,300
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
App support   250
Active stabilizer bars   2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Multicontour front seats 1,023  
Driver Assistance Package 1,814  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,000
Heated second row seats 577  
Heated steering wheel 209  
Convenience Package   1,545
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
AWD   2,115
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
App support   230
Active stabilizer bars   2,275
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,845 18,650
Options (change) 5,437 17,015
Destination 905 895
Total Price $102,850 $81,545
Total Invoice $95,715 $75,130

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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: $16,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,834
Model Year20132012
ModelM-Class5-Series
TrimML63 AMG550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20245/40-19
Total Price$102,850$81,545
Adjustments for Features-5,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,745$81,545
Total Invoice$95,715$75,130
Adjustments for Features-4,7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,964$75,130

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

Model Year20132012
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
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
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 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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,030$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7510

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

Model Year20132012
ModelM-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in116.9 in
Length189.1 in193.1 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height70.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,238 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active stabilizer bars
FeatureValueRequested?
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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