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

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

Lowest Total Price: $61,020

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,805

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $1,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-Class5-Series
TrimR350R500535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $54,400
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $50,230
Comfort Package 1,350 625  
Lighting Package 890 890  
Multicontour front seats 780 780  
Trim Package 1,750 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390  
Heated second row seats 1,190 690 350
Rear side airbags 385 385 385
Power liftgate 520 520  
Satellite radio 500 500  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,050 1,050  
Proximity key   1,080 1,000
Multicontour seats     1,200
Premium Package     2,500
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Comfort Package 1,256 581  
Lighting Package 828 828  
Multicontour front seats 725 725  
Trim Package 1,628 1,116  
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642  
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223  
Heated second row seats 1,107 642 320
Rear side airbags 358 358 350
Power liftgate 484 484  
Satellite radio 465 465  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976  
Proximity key   1,004 910
Multicontour seats     1,090
Premium Package     2,275
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 12,245 11,550 7,630
Options (change) 11,390 10,742 6,940
Destination 775 775 825
Total Price $61,020 $67,825 $62,855
Total Invoice $56,805 $63,162 $57,995

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,029
Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-Class5-Series
TrimR350R500535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6302hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionT7T7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$61,020$67,825$62,855
Adjustments for Features-1,975-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,045$65,125$62,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,080$0
Total Invoice$56,805$63,162$57,995
Adjustments for Features-1,839-2,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,966$60,648$57,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,682$0

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

Model Year200620062008
ModelR-ClassR-Class5-Series
TrimR350R500535i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Cargo net$40$40 
Cargo organizer  $100
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, remote $200 
MP3-compatible player $50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$6,015$6,740$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,839-2,5140

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

Model Year20062008
ModelR-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase126.6 in113.6 in
Length203.0 in191.2 in
Width75.7 in72.7 in
Height65.4 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.0 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 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft317.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft358.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
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

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested82594%
Total Not Requested506%
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 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested162583%
Total Not Requested32517%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25050%
Total Not Requested25050%

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