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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: $76,055

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $9,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,799

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $8,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,790 $59,450 $97,250 $64,900
Base Invoice $44,445 $55,289 $90,443 $60,390
Premium 1 Package 3,920 3,920    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390    
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
designo Package 4,600 4,600    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Rear seat pass-through 160 160 160  
Wood trim, alternative type 160 160 160 1,080
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 1,950 1,950 2,200
Night vision 1,780 1,780 1,780 2,300
Special order charge 250 250 250  
Power door closers 550 550 550  
Around view cameras 320 320    
Heated second row seats 620 620 620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 570 570    
Proximity key 650 650    
Active stabilizer bars 2,910 2,910    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 1,610    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     590 800
Executive Package       4,300
Driver Assistance Plus       1,900
Cold Weather Package       950
Luxury Seating Package       1,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200
Dynamic Handling Package       3,500
Premium 1 Package 3,646 3,646    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293    
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,744 1,814  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
designo Package 4,278 4,278    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Rear seat pass-through 149 149 149  
Wood trim, alternative type 149 149 149 985
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 1,814 1,814 2,000
Night vision 1,655 1,655 1,655 2,095
Special order charge 233 233 233  
Power door closers 512 512 512  
Around view cameras 298 298    
Heated second row seats 577 577 577  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 530 530    
Proximity key 605 605    
Active stabilizer bars 2,706 2,706    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 1,497    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     549 730
Executive Package       3,915
Driver Assistance Plus       1,730
Cold Weather Package       865
Luxury Seating Package       1,185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,095
Dynamic Handling Package       3,185
Options (change) 27,340 27,340 9,110 19,530
Options (change) 25,429 25,569 8,475 17,785
Destination 925 925 925 995
Total Price $76,055 $87,715 $107,285 $85,425
Total Invoice $70,799 $81,783 $99,843 $79,170

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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: $11,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,168
Model Year2014201420142015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8443hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20245/45-18
Total Price$76,055$87,715$107,285$85,425
Adjustments for Features-1,930-3,980-4,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,125$83,735$103,255$85,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,610$29,130$0
Total Invoice$70,799$81,783$99,843$79,170
Adjustments for Features-1,797-3,711-3,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,002$78,072$96,093$79,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,070$27,091$0

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

Model Year2014201420142015
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMG550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure collision mitigation   $50
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Pedestrian detection, night   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player$125$125 $125
Handwriting recognition   $200
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Ceramic controls   $0
Door sill trim plates   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$7,080$9,130$9,180$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,930$3,980$4,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,797-3,711-3,7500

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

Model Year20142015
ModelM-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in116.9 in
Length189.1 in193.4 in
Width75.2 in73.2 in
Height70.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,815 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 in35.3 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 ML350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%

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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested196595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested200075%
Total Not Requested65025%

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-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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