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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $69,795 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| Difference: $14,275 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $64,275 BMW 5-Series 528i | |||||
| Difference: $13,989 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $46,900 | $52,500 | $62,000 | $71,300 | $94,900 |
| Base Invoice | $43,330 | $48,480 | $57,220 | $66,309 | $88,257 |
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||
| M Sport Package | 4,800 | 4,800 | |||
| Night vision | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 1,780 | 1,780 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,350 | 1,350 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |
| Premium Package | 2,250 | 1,000 | |||
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Proximity key | 1,000 | 1,000 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,700 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,600 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,390 | 3,690 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 625 | 625 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 440 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||
| M Sport Package | 4,370 | 4,370 | |||
| Night vision | 2,365 | 2,365 | 2,365 | 1,655 | 1,655 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,230 | 1,230 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |
| Premium Package | 2,050 | 910 | |||
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 2,185 | 2,185 | 2,185 | ||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | 455 | 455 | ||
| Proximity key | 910 | 910 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | |||
| Convenience Package | 1,545 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,365 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 4,083 | 3,432 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | |||
| Heated second row seats | 581 | 581 | |||
| Special order charge | 250 | 250 | |||
| Folding second row seats | 409 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | ||||
| Options (change) | 22,000 | 20,750 | 14,500 | 11,895 | 10,265 |
| Options (change) | 20,050 | 18,910 | 13,215 | 11,080 | 9,564 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 895 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $69,795 | $74,145 | $77,395 | $84,070 | $106,040 |
| Total Invoice | $64,275 | $68,285 | $71,330 | $78,264 | $98,696 |
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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: $11,850 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,729 | |||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 | 402hp V8 | 518hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | T8 | T8 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 610, 14 | 610, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/40-19 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 |
| Total Price | $69,795 | $74,145 | $77,395 | $84,070 | $106,040 |
| Adjustments for Features | -250 | -250 | 0 | -2,675 | -3,875 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,545 | $73,895 | $77,395 | $81,395 | $102,165 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,350 | $7,850 | $0 | $20,770 |
| Total Invoice | $64,275 | $68,285 | $71,330 | $78,264 | $98,696 |
| Adjustments for Features | -230 | -230 | 0 | -2,490 | -3,607 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,045 | $68,055 | $71,330 | $75,774 | $95,089 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,010 | $7,285 | $0 | $19,315 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | CLS | CLS |
| Trim | 528i | 535i | 550i | CLS550 | CLS63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | |||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | |||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Analog clock | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Chronometer | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | ||||
| 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 | |||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rear air springs, auto-leveling | $350 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Launch control | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,125 | $5,125 | $4,875 | $7,550 | $8,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $250 | $250 | $0 | $2,675 | $3,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -230 | -230 | 0 | -2,490 | -3,607 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | CLS |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 194.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 74.1 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 55.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,815 lb. | 4,159 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 57.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 58.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.1 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 56.5 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 57.6 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 35.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| 275/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 48% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 44% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| M Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Body kit | 0 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Special interior trim | 0 | No |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 48% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 44% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 89% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 11% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | 150 | No |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 44% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power door closers | 300 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 33% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 22% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 28% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1700 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 32% |
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