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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: $69,520

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $3,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,721

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,790 $59,450 $97,250 $55,950
Base Invoice $44,445 $55,289 $90,443 $51,655
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310    
Premium 1 Package 3,920 3,920    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970   750
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790    
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 1,610    
Heated steering wheel 225 225    
Rear seat pass-through 160 160 160  
Night vision 1,780 1,780 1,780 2,200
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 250
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Proximity key 650 650   1,000
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 385
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Value Package       0
Premium Package       1,050
Multicontour seats       1,200
Navigation system       1,900
Auto-dimming headlights       250
Lane departure warning       950
Body kit       1,600
Sport Package (AWD)       1,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288    
Premium 1 Package 3,646 3,646    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902   685
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744 1,814  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735    
Special order charge 233 233 233  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 1,497    
Heated steering wheel 209 209    
Rear seat pass-through 149 149 149  
Night vision 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,695
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353 230
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Proximity key 605 605   910
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 350
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 320
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Value Package       0
Premium Package       955
Multicontour seats       1,090
Navigation system       1,730
Auto-dimming headlights       230
Lane departure warning       865
Body kit       1,455
Sport Package (AWD)       1,275
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540
Options (change) 20,805 20,805 7,750 16,280
Options (change) 19,351 19,491 7,209 14,465
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $69,520 $81,180 $105,925 $73,105
Total Invoice $64,721 $75,705 $98,577 $66,995

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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: $6,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,295
Model Year2014201420142010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/50-17
Total Price$69,520$81,180$105,925$73,105
Adjustments for Features-3,245-5,595-8,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,275$75,585$97,830$73,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,310$31,555$0
Total Invoice$64,721$75,705$98,577$66,995
Adjustments for Features-3,021-5,218-7,5330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,700$70,487$91,044$66,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,787$29,344$0

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

Model Year2014201420142010
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo organizer   $100
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rails   $250
Ski sack   $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia $0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia $0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,220$10,570$13,070$4,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,245$5,595$8,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,021-5,218-7,5330

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

Model Year20142010
ModelM-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.8 in113.6 in
Length189.1 in191.2 in
Width75.2 in72.7 in
Height70.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160077%
Total Not Requested46523%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested160077%
Total Not Requested46523%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

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%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested775100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested170097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Multicontour 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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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