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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,635

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $3,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,237

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $2,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR350R500535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $52,620 $60,900
Lighting Package 890 890    
Comfort Package 1,350 625    
Multicontour front seats 780 780    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550  
Power liftgate 520 520    
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 2,200 2,200
Heated second row seats 1,190 690    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050    
Satellite radio 500 500    
Proximity key   1,080    
Cold Weather Package     950 950
Luxury Rear Seating Package     3,500 3,500
Mutlicontour seats     1,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350  
Convenience Package       1,700
Lighting Package 828 828    
Comfort Package 1,256 581    
Multicontour front seats 725 725    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500  
Power liftgate 484 484    
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 2,000 2,000
Heated second row seats 1,107 642    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976    
Satellite radio 465 465    
Proximity key   1,004    
Cold Weather Package     865 865
Luxury Rear Seating Package     3,185 3,185
Mutlicontour seats     1,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320  
Convenience Package       1,545
Options (change) 14,860 14,165 8,850 8,350
Options (change) 13,822 13,174 8,055 7,595
Destination 775 775 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $63,635 $70,440 $66,745 $76,245
Total Invoice $59,237 $65,594 $61,570 $70,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,017
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR350R500535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$63,635$70,440$66,745$76,245
Adjustments for Features-735-1,4600-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,900$68,980$66,745$75,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,080$0$8,950
Total Invoice$59,237$65,594$61,570$70,390
Adjustments for Features-684-1,3600-508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,553$64,234$61,570$69,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,681$0$8,312

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelR-ClassR-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR350R500535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote $200  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,640$5,180$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$1,460$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-684-1,3600-508

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20062012
ModelR-Class5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in120.7 in
Length203.0 in196.8 in
Width75.7 in74.8 in
Height65.4 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft360.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested92596%
Total Not Requested404%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested47592%
Total Not Requested408%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Mutlicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested120098%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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