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

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

Lowest Total Price: $68,525

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $53,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,105

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $50,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim528i535i550iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $114,100 $151,500 $158,700 $211,000
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $106,113 $140,895 $147,591 $196,230
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 2,950 2,950    
Premium Package 1,800 1,800          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400        
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600   2,200    
Cold Weather Package 650 650 650        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500        
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Premium 2 Package       3,490      
Heated steering wheel       490 0   0
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 2,744 2,744    
Premium Package 1,640 1,640          
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545        
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185        
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365   2,046    
Cold Weather Package 590 590 590        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475        
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Premium 2 Package       3,246      
Heated steering wheel       456 0   0
Options (change) 22,600 20,700 16,650 6,930 5,150 0 0
Options (change) 20,585 18,855 15,170 6,446 4,790 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $68,525 $71,675 $77,725 $121,905 $158,525 $162,175 $213,975
Total Invoice $63,105 $66,020 $71,630 $113,434 $147,560 $151,066 $199,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,276
Model Year2011201120112012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim528i535i550iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$68,525$71,675$77,725$121,905$158,525$162,175$213,975
Adjustments for Features-50000-4,850-6,750-6,150-7,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,025$71,675$77,725$117,055$151,775$156,025$206,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,650$9,700$0$34,720$38,970$89,645
Total Invoice$63,105$66,020$71,630$113,434$147,560$151,066$199,205
Adjustments for Features-46000-4,513-6,283-5,729-6,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,645$66,020$71,630$108,921$141,277$145,337$192,432
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,375$8,985$0$32,356$36,416$83,511

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

Model Year2011201120112012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim528i535i550iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD   $1700   
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500    
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125    
Sunshades, second row, power      $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50    
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Second-row low console   $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   $125
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50    
Media drive$15$15$15    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer    $100 $100
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat      $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150    
Metal pedals    $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225
Power recliner, second row seats      $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Total Value of Features$4,865$4,365$4,365$9,215$11,115$10,515$11,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$0$4,850$6,750$6,150$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-46000-4,513-6,283-5,729-6,773

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

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesCL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in116.3 in
Length193.1 in200.6 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,620 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in62.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

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?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested225079%
Total Not Requested60021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL63 AMG

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 CL-Class CL65 AMG

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

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