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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: $66,035

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $6,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,367

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $6,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350540d
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,690 $62,000
Base Invoice $49,002 $58,340
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,150  
Obstacle detection, rear 800  
Premium 2 Package 4,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 690  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Heated front seats 750  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,950 2,200
Heated steering wheel 225 190
Blind spot warning system 600  
Xenon HID headlights 985  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090  
Premium Tier   2,300
Executive Tier   2,100
Driving Assistance Package   1,700
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,069  
Obstacle detection, rear 744  
Premium 2 Package 4,092  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 505
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench 642  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Heated front seats 698  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,814 2,025
Heated steering wheel 209 175
Blind spot warning system 558  
Xenon HID headlights 916  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014  
Premium Tier   2,115
Executive Tier   1,930
Driving Assistance Package   1,565
Options (change) 14,020 9,040
Options (change) 13,040 8,315
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax -1,550 0
Total Price $66,035 $72,035
Total Invoice $61,367 $67,650

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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: $2,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,667
Model Year20122018
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350540d
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine210hp 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)255/50-19245/45-18
Total Price$66,035$72,035
Adjustments for Features0-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,035$68,185
Total Invoice$61,367$67,650
Adjustments for Features0-3,616
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,367$64,034

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

Model Year20122018
ModelR-Class5-Series
TrimR350540d
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
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 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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$9,390$13,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,616

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

Model Year20122018
ModelR-Class5-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase126.6 in117.1 in
Length203.1 in194.6 in
Width77.1 in73.5 in
Height65.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,225 lb.4,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested100044%

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%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1950100%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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