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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: $57,445

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $9,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $53,010

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $8,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $49,002 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Premium 2 Package 4,400        
Xenon HID headlights 985        
Obstacle detection, rear 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660        
Heated front seats 750     500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Heated steering wheel 225        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,450        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Cold Weather Package   1,450 1,450   1,450
Proximity key   1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Premium Package   2,250 1,000 2,300  
Convenience Package         1,700
Premium 2 Package 4,092        
Xenon HID headlights 916        
Obstacle detection, rear 744        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614        
Heated front seats 698     455  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Heated steering wheel 209        
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,349        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Cold Weather Package   1,320 1,320   1,320
Proximity key   910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Premium Package   2,050 910 2,095  
Convenience Package         1,545
Options (change) 13,030 9,650 8,400 5,900 5,700
Options (change) 12,120 8,785 7,645 5,370 5,185
Destination 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $66,595 $57,445 $61,795 $67,745 $68,595
Total Invoice $61,997 $53,010 $57,020 $62,520 $63,300

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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: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,238
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$66,595$57,445$61,795$67,745$68,595
Adjustments for Features-3,300-350-3500-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,295$57,095$61,445$67,745$67,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$10,650$10,650
Total Invoice$61,997$53,010$57,020$62,520$63,300
Adjustments for Features-3,072-323-3230-784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,925$52,687$56,697$62,520$62,516
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010$9,833$9,829

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelR-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimR350528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers    $300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Rear HVAC unit$400    
Rear wiper$175    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$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$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
iPod integration$100    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Folding third row seats$600    
Heated second row seats $200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$10,015$7,065$7,065$6,715$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$350$350$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,072-323-3230-784

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

Model Year20122012
ModelR-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in116.9 in
Length203.1 in193.1 in
Width77.1 in73.2 in
Height65.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,961 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 sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested100044%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested115057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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