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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: $61,475

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $4,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,685

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $5,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201320132013
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350 / R320528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $47,800 $53,400 $62,700
Base Invoice $39,153 $44,155 $49,310 $57,865
Lighting Package 910      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200      
Premium III Package 11,250      
Heating Package 1,370      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550 550  
iPod integration 375      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,670 2,200 2,200 2,200
Voice control for nav and audio 510      
Proximity key 1,110      
Adaptive cruise control 2,200      
Navigation system   1,900 1,900  
Cold Weather Package   950 950 950
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750  
Premium Package   2,600 1,500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000
Rearview camera   400 400  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Executive Package       4,500
Lighting Package 846      
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046      
Premium III Package 10,462      
Heating Package 1,274      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 500 500  
iPod integration 349      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,483 2,000 2,000 2,000
Voice control for nav and audio 474      
Proximity key 1,032      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046      
Navigation system   1,730 1,730  
Cold Weather Package   865 865 865
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685  
Premium Package   2,365 1,365  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910
Rearview camera   365 365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Executive Package       4,095
Options (change) 23,305 12,750 11,650 11,050
Options (change) 21,672 11,605 10,605 10,055
Destination 875 925 925 925
Total Price $66,280 $61,475 $65,975 $74,675
Total Invoice $61,700 $56,685 $60,840 $68,845

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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: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,059
Model Year2008201320132013
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, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$66,280$61,475$65,975$74,675
Adjustments for Features-3,17500-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,105$61,475$65,975$73,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$12,450
Total Invoice$61,700$56,685$60,840$68,845
Adjustments for Features-2,95600-691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,744$56,685$60,840$68,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$11,469

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

Model Year2008201320132013
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
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   
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   
Cargo net$40   
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 
App support   $0
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  $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 
Ceramic controls   $0
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,705$6,530$6,530$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$0$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,95600-691

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

Model Year20082013
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

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 type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate300No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested370053%
Total Not Requested324047%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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 alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

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