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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: $56,895

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $5,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,510

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $5,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelR-ClassR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350R500528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $44,640 $51,645 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
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        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,490 1,490        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 3,000 3,000 2,200 2,200 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        
Power liftgate 520 520        
Proximity key   1,080 1,000 1,000    
Multicontour seats     1,300 1,300 1,300  
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450 1,050 1,450
Premium Package     2,250 1,000 2,300  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350 350
Convenience Package           1,700
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        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500 500 500  
Sunroof 1,386 1,386        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,790 2,790 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Heated second row seats 1,107 642        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 976 976        
Satellite radio 465 465        
Power liftgate 484 484        
Proximity key   1,004 910 910    
Multicontour seats     1,185 1,185 1,185  
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320 955 1,320
Premium Package     2,050 910 2,095  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320 320
Convenience Package           1,545
Options (change) 13,960 13,265 9,100 7,850 7,750 5,700
Options (change) 12,985 12,337 8,285 7,145 7,055 5,185
Destination 775 775 895 895 895 895
Total Price $62,735 $69,540 $56,895 $61,245 $69,595 $68,595
Total Invoice $58,400 $64,757 $52,510 $56,520 $64,205 $63,300

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,981
Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelR-ClassR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350R500528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6302hp V8240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$62,735$69,540$56,895$61,245$69,595$68,595
Adjustments for Features-3,125-3,85000-940-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,610$65,690$56,895$61,245$68,655$67,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,080$0$4,350$11,760$10,810
Total Invoice$58,400$64,757$52,510$56,520$64,205$63,300
Adjustments for Features-2,909-3,58500-867-821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,491$61,172$52,510$56,520$63,338$62,479
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,681$0$4,010$10,828$9,969

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

Model Year200620062012201220122012
ModelR-ClassR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350R500528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power door closers     $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Removable second-row console$200$200    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote $200    
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive    $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$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$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350    
Total Value of Features$7,615$8,340$4,490$4,490$5,430$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$3,850$0$0$940$890
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,909-3,58500-867-821

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

Model Year20062012
ModelR-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in116.9 in
Length203.0 in193.1 in
Width75.7 in73.2 in
Height65.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 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 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft318.4 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 cover75No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested85088%
Total Not Requested11512%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested875100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
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 cover75No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested40078%
Total Not Requested11522%
Multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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