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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: $56,275

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $6,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,970

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $6,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350 / R320528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,650 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $44,315 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650
Premium II Package 7,850            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550 550    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650            
Heated front seats 720 500 500 500 500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,850 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Proximity key 1,130            
Panoramic sunroof 1,050            
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450          
Rearview camera   400 400 400 400    
Premium Package     1,500 1,500 1,500    
Executive Package           4,300  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Premium II Package 7,300            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500 500 500    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604            
Heated front seats 670 455 455 455 455 455  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,720 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Proximity key 1,051            
Panoramic sunroof 976            
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685 685 685    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320          
Rearview camera   365 365 365 365    
Premium Package     1,365 1,365 1,365    
Executive Package           3,915  
Wood trim             0
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 13,970 5,850 5,900 5,900 5,900 7,000 2,200
Options (change) 12,991 5,325 5,370 5,370 5,370 6,370 2,000
Destination 875 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $62,495 $56,275 $61,925 $63,425 $68,225 $71,825 $97,325
Total Invoice $58,181 $51,970 $57,165 $58,545 $62,965 $66,265 $89,875

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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: $2,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,766
Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350 / R320528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$62,495$56,275$61,925$63,425$68,225$71,825$97,325
Adjustments for Features-3,7000-950-950-950-2,800-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,795$56,275$60,975$62,475$67,275$69,025$94,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,700$6,200$11,000$12,750$38,000
Total Invoice$58,181$51,970$57,165$58,545$62,965$66,265$89,875
Adjustments for Features-3,4450-877-877-877-2,583-2,817
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,736$51,970$56,288$57,668$62,088$63,682$87,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,318$5,698$10,118$11,712$35,088

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

Model Year2009201420142014201420142014
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350 / R320528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD$1700      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100 
Power door closers     $300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125      
Power liftgate$350      
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300      
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500      
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75      
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Rear HVAC unit$400      
Rear wiper$175      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0     $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Deep-tinted rear windows$275      
Panoramic sunroof$1200      
Rear bumper protector$40      
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100      
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25      
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    $250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25      
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100      
Fog lights$125      
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Headlight washers      $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Ceramic controls     $0 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Folding third row seats$600      
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75      
Manual recliner, third row seats$125      
Memory system, passenger seat$150    $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0      
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,490$6,790$7,740$7,740$7,740$9,590$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,700$0$950$950$950$2,800$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4450-877-877-877-2,583-2,817

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

Model Year20092014
ModelR-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in116.9 in
Length203.0 in193.4 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 in35.3 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?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested309066%
Total Not Requested157534%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1150100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 ActiveHybrid 5

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Harman/Kardon, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested85039%
Total Not Requested135061%

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