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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: $66,950

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $9,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,675

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $9,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim528i535i550iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500      
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200      
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 2,250 2,250 2,250
Premium Package 1,800 1,800     4,200 2,200
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400      
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950      
Cold Weather Package 650 650 650      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000          
App support 250 250 250      
Around view cameras 800 800 800     800
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 440 440  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700      
Parking Assist Package       1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package       3,250    
Heated steering wheel       250 250  
Heated second row seats         625 625
Special order charge         250  
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475      
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 2,093 2,093 2,093
Premium Package 1,640 1,640     3,906 2,046
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185      
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545      
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775      
Cold Weather Package 590 590 590      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910          
App support 230 230 230      
Around view cameras 730 730 730     744
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 409 409  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455      
Parking Assist Package       1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package       3,023    
Heated steering wheel       233 233  
Heated second row seats         581 581
Special order charge         233  
Options (change) 21,025 21,825 17,775 7,480 9,305 5,875
Options (change) 19,155 19,880 16,195 6,958 8,655 5,464
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $66,950 $72,800 $78,850 $75,955 $85,080 $115,700
Total Invoice $61,675 $67,045 $72,655 $70,705 $79,191 $107,666

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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: $8,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,346
Model Year201120112011201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim528i535i550iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$66,950$72,800$78,850$75,955$85,080$115,700
Adjustments for Features0-500-500-735-3,500-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,950$72,300$78,350$75,220$81,580$109,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$11,400$0$6,360$33,780
Total Invoice$61,675$67,045$72,655$70,705$79,191$107,666
Adjustments for Features0-460-461-684-3,258-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,675$66,585$72,194$70,021$75,933$101,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,910$10,519$0$5,912$31,410

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

Model Year201120112011201720172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesCLSCLSCLS
Trim528i535i550iCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
AWD     $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support$0$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Media drive$15$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 $25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200$200
Analog clock   $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer     $100
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  $100
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Metal pedals     $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,790$6,790$7,025$9,790$12,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$500$735$3,500$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-461-684-3,258-6,235

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

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.2 in
Length193.1 in194.5 in
Width73.2 in74.1 in
Height57.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211574%
Total Not Requested72526%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211574%
Total Not Requested72526%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested162589%
Total Not Requested20011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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