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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: $96,594

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $686

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,905

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,500 $86,600
Base Invoice $78,840 $80,538
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 385  
Proximity key 1,000 1,080
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Lighting Package   1,220
Comfort Package   1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
CD changer, in-dash   430
Satellite radio   699
Navigation system   1,240
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,730  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Proximity key 910 1,004
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Lighting Package   1,135
Comfort Package   1,628
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
CD changer, in-dash   400
Satellite radio   650
Navigation system   1,153
Options (change) 7,955 7,519
Options (change) 7,240 6,993
Destination 825 775
Gas Tax 3,000 1,700
Total Price $97,280 $96,594
Total Invoice $89,905 $90,006

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $831
Model Year20092006
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$97,280$96,594
Adjustments for Features0-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,280$95,594
Total Invoice$89,905$90,006
Adjustments for Features0-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,905$89,074

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

Model Year20092006
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Traffic information$25 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
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$3,200$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-932

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

Model Year20092006
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 Weight4,089 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

M Multi-Function Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

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