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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: $58,950

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $6,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,370

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $6,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,240 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $46,537 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium 2 Package 6,050      
Obstacle detection, rear 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450 500 500 500
Heated front seats 750     500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 2,200 2,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights 985 900    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090      
Premium Package 2   4,900 4,900  
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Convenience Package   1,700 1,700 1,700
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
iPod integration       400
Rearview camera       400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350
Premium 2 Package 5,627      
Obstacle detection, rear 744      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349 455 455 455
Heated front seats 698     455
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 2,000 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 916 820    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014      
Premium Package 2   4,460 4,460  
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Convenience Package   1,545 1,545 1,545
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
iPod integration       365
Rearview camera       365
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320
Options (change) 14,415 13,025 12,125 6,525
Options (change) 13,408 11,850 11,030 5,935
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $65,530 $58,950 $63,100 $67,600
Total Invoice $60,820 $54,370 $58,195 $62,395

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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: $4,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,172
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12600, 16600, 16205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$65,530$58,950$63,100$67,600
Adjustments for Features-3,050-600-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,480$58,350$62,500$67,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$9,250
Total Invoice$60,820$54,370$58,195$62,395
Adjustments for Features-2,831-553-5530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,989$53,817$57,642$62,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,825$8,578

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

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350528i535i550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Engine / Motor 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$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   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
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$150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,265$6,815$6,815$6,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$600$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,831-553-5530

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

Model Year20112011
ModelR-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in116.9 in
Length203.0 in193.1 in
Width77.1 in73.2 in
Height65.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
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 mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested249076%
Total Not Requested77524%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested186566%
Total Not Requested97534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested37521%
Total Not Requested137579%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested186566%
Total Not Requested97534%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested37521%
Total Not Requested137579%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested15055%
Total Not Requested12545%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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