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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: $67,245

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $52,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,950

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $49,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim528i535i550iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $110,400 $145,200 $154,400 $207,170
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $102,672 $135,036 $143,592 $192,668
Sport Package 3,600 3,600          
Premium Package 2,250 1,000          
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Technology Package 1,850 1,850          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,850 2,850    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Proximity key 1,000 1,000          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500          
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600   2,160    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500        
Convenience Package     1,700        
Premium 2 Package       3,430      
Heated steering wheel       480 0   0
Sport Package 3,275 3,275          
Premium Package 2,050 910          
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Technology Package 1,685 1,685          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,650 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Proximity key 910 910          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475          
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365   2,009    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455        
Convenience Package     1,545        
Premium 2 Package       3,190      
Heated steering wheel       446 0   0
Options (change) 19,450 18,200 11,400 6,760 5,010 0 0
Options (change) 17,725 16,585 10,375 6,286 4,659 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 2,600 3,000 3,000
Total Price $67,245 $71,595 $74,295 $119,335 $153,685 $158,275 $211,045
Total Invoice $61,950 $65,960 $68,490 $111,133 $143,170 $147,467 $196,543

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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: $47,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,986
Model Year2012201220122010201020102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-ClassCL-Class
Trim528i535i550iCL550CL63 AMGCL600CL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 11600, 11600, 11600, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$67,245$71,595$74,295$119,335$153,685$158,275$211,045
Adjustments for Features-650-6500-5,150-6,650-6,450-7,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,595$70,945$74,295$114,185$147,035$151,825$203,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$7,700$0$32,850$37,640$89,435
Total Invoice$61,950$65,960$68,490$111,133$143,170$147,467$196,543
Adjustments for Features-599-5990-4,796-6,195-6,010-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,351$65,361$68,490$106,337$136,975$141,457$189,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$7,139$0$30,638$35,120$83,291

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

Model Year2012201220122010201020102010
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
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
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 warning system   $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
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 
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$150     
Raised top speed limiter$0$0     
Regenerative braking$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
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
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    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 $25 
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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Crosswind stabilization     $50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,315$4,665$9,815$11,315$11,115$12,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$650$0$5,150$6,650$6,450$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-599-5990-4,796-6,195-6,010-6,915

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

Model Year20122010
Model5-SeriesCL-Class
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in116.3 in
Length193.1 in199.4 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,651 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 ft312.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested35037%
Total Not Requested60063%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

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