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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: $61,495

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,790

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $1,391

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelR-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR350 / R320535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,650 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $44,315 $52,620 $60,900
Premium II Package 7,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550  
Proximity key 1,130    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Heated front seats 720 500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,200 2,200
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350  
Convenience Package     1,700
Premium II Package 7,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500  
Proximity key 1,051    
Panoramic sunroof 976    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Heated front seats 670 455 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320  
Convenience Package     1,545
Options (change) 13,970 3,600 4,400
Options (change) 12,991 3,275 4,000
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $62,495 $61,495 $72,295
Total Invoice $58,181 $56,790 $66,795

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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 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $820
Model Year200920122012
ModelR-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR350 / R320535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$62,495$61,495$72,295
Adjustments for Features-2,3750-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,120$61,495$70,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,500
Total Invoice$58,181$56,790$66,795
Adjustments for Features-2,2110-1,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,970$56,790$65,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,804

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

Model Year200920122012
ModelR-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR350 / R320535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration$100  
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, passenger seat$150 $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$7,540$5,165$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2110-1,201

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

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested324069%
Total Not Requested142531%

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%

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%

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