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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: $70,180

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $2,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,334

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350   
Difference: $1,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $55,400
Base Invoice $46,314 $44,919 $58,497 $91,512 $51,150
Illuminated door sill trim plates 310 310      
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970   750
Multicontour front seats 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Convenience Package 580 580 490 580  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 790 790 790    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Special order charge 250 250 250 250  
Heated steering wheel 225 225 225    
Night vision 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780 2,200
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620      
Proximity key 650 650     1,000
Rear side airbags 420 420 420 420 385
Heated second row seats 620 620 620 620 350
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Cold Weather Package         900
Multicontour seats         1,200
Premium Package         2,500
Navigation system         1,900
Auto-dimming headlights         250
HD radio         350
iPod integration         400
Sunshades, second row         250
Lane departure warning         950
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595
Illuminated door sill trim plates 288 288      
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902   685
Multicontour front seats 1,023 1,023 1,023 1,023  
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Convenience Package 539 539 456 539  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 735 735 735    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,497 1,497 1,497    
Special order charge 233 233 233 233  
Heated steering wheel 209 209 209    
Night vision 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,695
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507      
Proximity key 605 605     910
Rear side airbags 391 391 391 391 350
Heated second row seats 577 577 577 577 320
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670    
Cold Weather Package         820
Multicontour seats         1,090
Premium Package         2,275
Navigation system         1,730
Auto-dimming headlights         230
HD radio         315
iPod integration         365
Sunshades, second row         230
Lane departure warning         865
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540
Options (change) 20,955 20,955 14,255 7,790 16,380
Options (change) 19,490 19,490 13,399 7,246 14,555
Destination 925 925 925 925 825
Total Price $71,680 $70,180 $78,080 $107,115 $72,605
Total Invoice $66,729 $65,334 $72,821 $99,683 $66,530

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,684
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20225/50-17
Total Price$71,680$70,180$78,080$107,115$72,605
Adjustments for Features-5,245-3,545-5,795-8,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,435$66,635$72,285$98,995$72,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$5,850$32,560$0
Total Invoice$66,729$65,334$72,821$99,683$66,530
Adjustments for Features-4,883-3,300-5,405-7,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,846$62,034$67,416$92,126$66,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$188$5,570$30,280$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-Class5-Series
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMG535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700 $1700$1700$1700
RWD $0   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo organizer    $100
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Roof rails    $250
Ski sack    $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting    $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$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$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$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$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$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$100 
Total Value of Features$10,045$8,345$10,595$12,920$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,245$3,545$5,795$8,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,883-3,300-5,405-7,5570

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

Model Year20152009
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 ML250 BlueTEC

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
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested49024%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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 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
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157576%
Total Not Requested49024%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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 ML400

Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
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
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, driver seat100Yes
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
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
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%
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%

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