Mercedes-Benz R-Class Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2018

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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: $65,560

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $2,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,030

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $3,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350 / R320540d
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,100 $62,000
Base Invoice $39,153 $58,340
Lighting Package 910  
Premium III Package 11,250  
Heating Package 1,370  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200  
AWD 2,500  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,000  
Proximity key 1,110  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 650  
iPod integration 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Premium Tier   2,300
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700
Heated second row seats   350
Heated steering wheel   190
Temporary spare tire   150
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080
Lighting Package 846  
Premium III Package 10,462  
Heating Package 1,274  
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046  
AWD 2,325  
3.0L V6 Diesel 930  
Proximity key 1,032  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 604  
iPod integration 349  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 505
Premium Tier   2,115
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645
Heated second row seats   320
Heated steering wheel   175
Temporary spare tire   140
Wood trim, alternative type   995
Options (change) 22,585 5,320
Options (change) 21,002 4,895
Destination 875 995
Total Price $65,560 $68,315
Total Invoice $61,030 $64,230

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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: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,829
Model Year20082018
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350 / R320540d
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6 D261hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-18
Total Price$65,560$68,315
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,810$68,315
Total Invoice$61,030$64,230
Adjustments for Features-1,6290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,401$64,230

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

Model Year20082018
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350 / R320540d
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Rear seat audio controls$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,905$9,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6290

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

Model Year20082018
ModelR-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in117.1 in
Length203.0 in194.6 in
Width75.7 in73.5 in
Height65.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,939 lb.4,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 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 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft318.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft318.7 ft3

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested330048%
Total Not Requested364052%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested160089%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

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