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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: $97,104

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $4,321

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,480

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $3,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $86,600
Base Invoice $83,165 $80,538
Executive Package 5,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,220
Comfort Package   1,750
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
CD changer, in-dash   430
Power trunk closer   510
Satellite radio   699
Proximity key   1,080
Navigation system   1,240
Executive Package 5,005  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   1,135
Comfort Package   1,628
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
CD changer, in-dash   400
Power trunk closer   474
Satellite radio   650
Proximity key   1,004
Navigation system   1,153
Options (change) 9,000 8,029
Options (change) 8,190 7,467
Destination 925 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $101,425 $97,104
Total Invoice $93,580 $90,480

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,033
Model Year20132006
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$101,425$97,104
Adjustments for Features-2,2400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,185$97,104
Total Invoice$93,580$90,480
Adjustments for Features-2,0670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,513$90,480

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

Model Year20132006
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$5,865$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0670

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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 Year20132006
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 Weight4,387 lb.4,069 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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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 seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested142547%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

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