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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: $59,845

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,195

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $3,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350 / R320528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $39,153 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Premium II Package 7,850      
Lighting Package 910      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Heating Package 1,370      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550  
iPod integration 375      
Proximity key 1,110 1,000 1,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,200 2,200 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200      
Technology Package   1,850 1,850  
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450 1,450
Premium Package   2,250 1,000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Convenience Package       1,700
Premium II Package 7,300      
Lighting Package 846      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Heating Package 1,274      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500 500  
iPod integration 349      
Proximity key 1,032 910 910  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,000 2,000 2,000
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046      
Technology Package   1,685 1,685  
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320 1,320
Premium Package   2,050 910  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Convenience Package       1,545
Options (change) 19,905 12,050 10,800 8,100
Options (change) 18,510 10,970 9,830 7,370
Destination 875 895 895 895
Total Price $62,880 $59,845 $64,195 $70,995
Total Invoice $58,538 $55,195 $59,205 $65,485

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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: $400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $890
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350 / R320528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$62,880$59,845$64,195$70,995
Adjustments for Features-2,63500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,245$59,845$64,195$70,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$10,650
Total Invoice$58,538$55,195$59,205$65,485
Adjustments for Features-2,45300-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,085$55,195$59,205$65,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010$9,829

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

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350 / R320528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power door closers   $300
Power flip-out rear side windows$125   
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor$50   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Removable second-row console$200   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Rear bumper protector$40   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration$100   
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
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$150$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  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
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
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Total Value of Features$9,065$6,430$6,430$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,635$0$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,45300-461

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

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 seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295051%
Total Not Requested280049%
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%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
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 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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