BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2015

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $123,825

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $110,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $114,510

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $104,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $93,600 $222,000
Base Invoice $86,790 $206,460
Executive Package 6,400  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Night vision 2,300  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 800
Ceramic brake rotors 9,250 8,950
265/35ZR20 1,300  
Rear spoiler 0  
Executive Package 5,825  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Night vision 2,095  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim, alternative type 985 744
Ceramic brake rotors 8,420 8,324
265/35ZR20 1,185  
Rear spoiler 0  
Options (change) 27,930 9,750
Options (change) 25,425 9,068
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $123,825 $234,775
Total Invoice $114,510 $218,553

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $98,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,788
Model Year20152015
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine560hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 161940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/40-20
Total Price$123,825$234,775
Adjustments for Features0-12,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,825$222,685
Total Invoice$114,510$218,553
Adjustments for Features0-11,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$114,510$207,298

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

Model Year20152015
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather headliner $1000
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,450$19,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,255

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

Model Year20152015
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.9 in124.6 in
Length193.4 in206.5 in
Width73.2 in74.8 in
Height57.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested312595%
Total Not Requested1505%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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