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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,595

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $6,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,355

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $6,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoCLSCLS
Trim535i550iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,000 $66,000 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $52,620 $60,900 $66,309 $88,257
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700 2,700    
M Sport Package 4,800      
Night vision 2,600 2,600 1,780 1,780
Driver Assistance Package 1,350   2,950 2,950
Luxury Seating Package 1,500 1,500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400    
Cold Weather Package 950 950    
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,500 3,500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Convenience Package   1,700    
Sport Package   1,200    
Premium 1 Package     4,390 3,690
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     660  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250 250
Folding second row seats     440  
Heated steering wheel     490  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455 2,455    
M Sport Package 4,370      
Night vision 2,365 2,365 1,655 1,655
Driver Assistance Package 1,230   2,744 2,744
Luxury Seating Package 1,365 1,365    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185    
Cold Weather Package 865 865    
Luxury Rear Seating Package 3,185 3,185    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Convenience Package   1,545    
Sport Package   1,090    
Premium 1 Package     4,083 3,432
Adaptive multicontour driver seat     614  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     250 250
Folding second row seats     409  
Heated steering wheel     456  
Options (change) 20,700 16,550 12,555 10,265
Options (change) 18,840 15,055 11,694 9,564
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $78,595 $84,445 $84,730 $106,040
Total Invoice $72,355 $77,850 $78,878 $98,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,475
Model Year2012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoCLSCLS
Trim535i550iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6400hp V8402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$78,595$84,445$84,730$106,040
Adjustments for Features-500-1,175-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,545$84,445$83,555$104,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0$20,610
Total Invoice$72,355$77,850$78,878$98,696
Adjustments for Features-460-1,094-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,309$77,850$77,784$96,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,541$0$19,167

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoCLSCLS
Trim535i550iCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers $300  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,475$8,425$9,600$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$1,175$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-1,094-1,745

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20122012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoCLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.7 in113.2 in
Length196.8 in194.5 in
Width74.8 in74.1 in
Height61.4 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,642 lb.4,159 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
275/40YR19 tires200No
245/45YR19 tires200No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested130058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested72546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested50034%
Total Not Requested95066%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Luxury Rear Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Second-row buckets500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested50034%
Total Not Requested95066%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40055%
Total Not Requested32545%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested160069%
Total Not Requested72531%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Adaptive multicontour driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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