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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: $95,855

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $11,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,605

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $11,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,500 $106,550
Base Invoice $78,840 $99,092
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear spoiler 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 385  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear spoiler 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 6,530 0
Options (change) 5,940 0
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $95,855 $107,475
Total Invoice $88,605 $100,017

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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: $6,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,885
Model Year20092015
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$95,855$107,475
Adjustments for Features0-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,855$102,610
Total Invoice$88,605$100,017
Adjustments for Features0-4,527
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,605$95,490

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

Model Year20092015
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,527

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

Model Year20092015
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 Weight4,089 lb.4,420 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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