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

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

Lowest Total Price: $87,675

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $7,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,295

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $8,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $86,600
Base Invoice $74,070 $80,538
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear side airbags 385  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio 595 699
Proximity key 1,000 1,080
Rear spoiler 0  
Lighting Package   1,220
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
CD changer, in-dash   430
Navigation system   1,240
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Rear side airbags 350  
Wood trim 0  
Satellite radio 540 650
Proximity key 910 1,004
Rear spoiler 0  
Lighting Package   1,135
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
CD changer, in-dash   400
Navigation system   1,153
Options (change) 2,780 5,769
Options (change) 2,530 5,365
Destination 695 775
Gas Tax 3,000 1,700
Total Price $87,675 $94,844
Total Invoice $80,295 $88,378

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,173
Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$87,675$94,844
Adjustments for Features0-2,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,675$92,794
Total Invoice$80,295$88,378
Adjustments for Features0-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,295$86,468

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

Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,910

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

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

Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.4 in
Length191.1 in193.0 in
Width72.7 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,069 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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