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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: $61,055

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $720

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,355

BMW 5-Series 535i   
Difference: $1,157

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,300 $54,400
Base Invoice $45,849 $50,230
Premium 2 Package 5,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 790 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Panoramic sunroof 1,070  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Heated front seats 740 500
Roof rack 250  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,430  
Navigation system   1,900
HD radio   350
Rear side airbags   385
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium 2 Package 5,534  
Obstacle detection, rear 735 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Panoramic sunroof 995  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Heated front seats 688 455
Roof rack 232  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,330  
Navigation system   1,730
HD radio   315
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 11,600 5,830
Options (change) 10,788 5,300
Destination 875 825
Total Price $61,775 $61,055
Total Invoice $57,512 $56,355

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,139
Model Year20102008
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6300hp I6
TransmissionT7M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-17
Total Price$61,775$61,055
Adjustments for Features-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,235$61,055
Total Invoice$57,512$56,355
Adjustments for Features-3,2960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,216$56,355

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

Model Year20102008
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350535i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Total Value of Features$8,055$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2960

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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 Year20102008
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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested172553%
Total Not Requested154047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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