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

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

Lowest Total Price: $74,595

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $35,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,715

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $33,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim535i550iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $57,000 $66,000 $91,850 $92,550 $94,500 $139,300 $159,500 $210,900
Base Invoice $52,620 $60,900 $85,421 $86,072 $87,885 $129,549 $148,335 $196,137
Luxury Seating Package 1,500 1,500            
Driver Assistance Package 1,350   2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Cold Weather Package 950 950            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400            
M Sport Package 4,800              
Night vision 2,600 2,600 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550              
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Wood trim, alternative type 0 0 325 325        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350              
Sport Package   1,200            
Convenience Package   1,700            
Rear Seat Package     3,040 3,040 3,040 3,040    
Premium 2 Package     3,630 3,630 3,630      
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Heated steering wheel     490 490 490 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power     750 750 750      
Luxury Seating Package 1,365 1,365            
Driver Assistance Package 1,230   2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Cold Weather Package 865 865            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185            
M Sport Package 4,370              
Night vision 2,365 2,365 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500              
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Wood trim, alternative type 0 0 302 302        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320              
Sport Package   1,090            
Convenience Package   1,545            
Rear Seat Package     2,827 2,827 2,827 2,827    
Premium 2 Package     3,376 3,376 3,376      
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Heated steering wheel     456 456 456 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power     698 698 698      
Options (change) 16,700 12,550 16,455 16,505 16,180 11,310 0 0
Options (change) 15,200 11,415 15,303 15,350 15,048 10,518 0 0
Destination 895 895 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $74,595 $80,445 $110,180 $110,930 $112,555 $152,485 $162,975 $213,875
Total Invoice $68,715 $74,210 $102,599 $103,297 $104,808 $141,942 $151,810 $199,112

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,763
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim535i550iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine300hp I6400hp V8275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 16600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$74,595$80,445$110,180$110,930$112,555$152,485$162,975$213,875
Adjustments for Features-500-3,525-5,225-3,475-7,100-8,050-8,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,545$80,445$106,655$105,705$109,080$145,385$154,925$205,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$950$0$3,375$39,680$49,220$100,020
Total Invoice$68,715$74,210$102,599$103,297$104,808$141,942$151,810$199,112
Adjustments for Features-460-3,282-4,865-3,236-6,609-7,499-7,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,669$74,210$99,317$98,432$101,572$135,333$144,311$191,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,541$885$0$3,140$36,901$45,879$93,093

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim535i550iS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD   $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Power door closers $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350      
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25      
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75      
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75      
Lane departure prevention  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150      
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75      
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150      
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150      
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100      
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175      
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 $150  
Regenerative braking$0$0      
Exterior 
Body kit$0    $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50      
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25      
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0      
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15      
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250      
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
USB port$25$25      
Voice control for external devices$0$0      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75      
Chronometer     $100 $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150      
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75      
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75      
Massage, second row seats      $150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225$225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100      
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats      $150$150
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100      
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100      
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300$300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50$50
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350      
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,590$6,540$10,065$11,765$10,015$13,640$14,590$14,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$3,525$5,225$3,475$7,100$8,050$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-3,282-4,865-3,236-6,609-7,499-7,587

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

Model Year20122012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoS-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase120.7 in124.6 in
Length196.8 in206.5 in
Width74.8 in73.7 in
Height61.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,642 lb.4,631 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115051%
Total Not Requested110049%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
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%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested35026%
Total Not Requested100074%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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