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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: $60,755

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $7,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,562

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $6,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350 / R320535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $42,100 $55,950
Base Invoice $39,153 $51,655
Lighting Package 910  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
Premium II Package 7,850  
Heating Package 1,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
iPod integration 375  
Proximity key 1,110 1,000
Sunshades, second row 300 250
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Roof rack 245  
Value Package   0
Premium Package   1,050
Navigation system   1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750
Heated second row seats   350
Rear side airbags   385
Body kit   1,600
Sport Package (AWD)   1,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Lighting Package 846  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
Premium II Package 7,300  
Heating Package 1,274  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660  
iPod integration 349  
Proximity key 1,032 910
Sunshades, second row 279 230
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Adaptive cruise control 2,046  
Roof rack 228  
Value Package   0
Premium Package   955
Navigation system   1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685
Heated second row seats   320
Rear side airbags   350
Body kit   1,455
Sport Package (AWD)   1,275
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 17,780 11,680
Options (change) 16,534 10,585
Destination 875 875
Total Price $60,755 $68,505
Total Invoice $56,562 $63,115

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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 / R320
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,624
Model Year20082010
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350 / R320535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/50-17
Total Price$60,755$68,505
Adjustments for Features-1,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,605$68,505
Total Invoice$56,562$63,115
Adjustments for Features-1,0710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,491$63,115

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

Model Year20082010
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350 / R320535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo organizer $100
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$6,690$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0710

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20082010
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 Weight4,830 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested410071%
Total Not Requested165029%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested160091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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