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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: $96,380

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $10,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $89,090

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $10,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,700 $99,050
Base Invoice $79,025 $92,116
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
HD radio 350  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 385  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Proximity key 1,000  
iPod integration 400  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium Package 1   3,310
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
HD radio 315  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Proximity key 910  
iPod integration 365  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium Package 1   3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Options (change) 6,805 4,490
Options (change) 6,190 4,119
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 3,000 2,600
Total Price $96,380 $107,015
Total Invoice $89,090 $99,710

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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: $8,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,416
Model Year20102011
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10507hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$96,380$107,015
Adjustments for Features0-2,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,380$104,650
Total Invoice$89,090$99,710
Adjustments for Features0-2,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,090$97,506

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

Model Year20102011
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
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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$3,150$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,204

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

Model Year20102011
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.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.3 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 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested105057%
Total Not Requested80043%

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