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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: $105,925

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $1,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $97,675

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $1,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $95,900
Base Invoice $83,165 $89,187
Executive Package 5,500  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
Night vision 2,600 1,780
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Lane departure warning   850
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Executive Package 5,005  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
Night vision 2,365 1,655
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Lane departure warning   791
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   250
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 13,500 10,195
Options (change) 12,285 9,499
Destination 925 905
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $105,925 $107,000
Total Invoice $97,675 $99,591

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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: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,939
Model Year20132013
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$105,925$107,000
Adjustments for Features-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,900$107,000
Total Invoice$97,675$99,591
Adjustments for Features-230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,652$99,591

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

Model Year20132013
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-230

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS features.

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

Model Year20132013
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 Weight4,387 lb.4,277 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested160053%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%

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