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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: $65,525

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $39,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,380

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $37,807

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCLS
Trim528i535i550iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $93,550
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $87,002
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500  
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400 4,035
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Xenon HID headlights 900      
M Sport Package 4,800      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500  
Sport Package   2,200 2,200  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,120
Adaptive cruise control       2,200
Voice control for nav and audio       510
iPod integration       425
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455  
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185 3,753
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Xenon HID headlights 820      
M Sport Package 4,370      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475  
Sport Package   2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear       1,042
Adaptive cruise control       2,046
Voice control for nav and audio       474
iPod integration       395
Options (change) 19,600 16,100 11,650 8,290
Options (change) 17,860 14,670 10,620 7,710
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,600
Total Price $65,525 $67,075 $72,725 $105,315
Total Invoice $60,380 $61,835 $67,080 $98,187

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,883
Model Year2011201120112008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCLS
Trim528i535i550iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$65,525$67,075$72,725$105,315
Adjustments for Features-30000-2,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,225$67,075$72,725$102,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$7,500$0
Total Invoice$60,380$61,835$67,080$98,187
Adjustments for Features-27600-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,104$61,835$67,080$95,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,731$6,976$0

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

Model Year2011201120112008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCLS
Trim528i535i550iCLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console   $100
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,115$4,815$4,815$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$0$2,360
Value of Feature Adjustments-27600-2,200

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

Model Year20112008
Model5-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in112.4 in
Length193.1 in193.0 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,993 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested96534%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested96534%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested92554%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested247598%
Total Not Requested502%

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