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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: $93,125

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $11,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,610

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $11,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $82,900 $94,900
Base Invoice $76,275 $88,257
Folding second row seats 475  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio 595  
Rear side airbags 385  
HD radio 500  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Wood trim 0  
Night vision 2,200 1,780
Proximity key 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Folding second row seats 430  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio 540  
Rear side airbags 350  
HD radio 455  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Wood trim 0  
Night vision 1,700 1,655
Proximity key 910  
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 6,530 8,470
Options (change) 5,640 7,877
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $93,125 $104,245
Total Invoice $85,610 $97,009

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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: $6,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,058
Model Year20072012
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$93,125$104,245
Adjustments for Features0-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,125$99,580
Total Invoice$85,610$97,009
Adjustments for Features0-4,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,610$92,668

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

Model Year20072012
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,225$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,341

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

Model Year20072012
Model5-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in194.5 in
Width72.7 in74.1 in
Height57.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.3 ft3

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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, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested25010%
Total Not Requested225090%

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