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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: $64,995

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,975

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $1,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelR-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR350535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $49,002 $52,620 $60,900
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660    
Heated front seats 750 500 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200 2,200
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450    
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,500 3,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350  
Convenience Package     1,700
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614    
Heated front seats 698 455 455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,000 2,000
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349    
Luxury Rear Seating Package   3,185 3,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320  
Convenience Package     1,545
Options (change) 12,805 7,100 7,900
Options (change) 11,911 6,460 7,185
Destination 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $66,370 $64,995 $75,795
Total Invoice $61,788 $59,975 $69,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $75
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $463
Model Year201220122012
ModelR-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR350535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp 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)255/50-19245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$66,370$64,995$75,795
Adjustments for Features-1,4500-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,920$64,995$74,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,500
Total Invoice$61,788$59,975$69,980
Adjustments for Features-1,3500-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,438$59,975$68,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,805

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

Model Year201220122012
ModelR-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimR350535i550i
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
Remote app $25$25
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
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
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  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,140$5,690$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3500-1,200

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR-Class5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in120.7 in
Length203.1 in196.8 in
Width77.1 in74.8 in
Height65.4 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

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%
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 console250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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%
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 console250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

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