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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: $103,325

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $10,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $95,310

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $10,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $83,165 $99,092
Executive Package 5,500  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0  
Lane departure warning   875
Premium Package   3,740
Heated second row seats   625
Around view cameras   800
Executive Package 5,005  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0  
Lane departure warning   814
Premium Package   3,478
Heated second row seats   581
Around view cameras   744
Options (change) 10,900 6,040
Options (change) 9,920 5,617
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $103,325 $113,515
Total Invoice $95,310 $105,634

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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: $7,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,649
Model Year20132015
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$103,325$113,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,325$110,640
Total Invoice$95,310$105,634
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,310$102,959

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

Model Year20132015
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,125$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,675

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

Model Year20132015
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.4,420 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 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 cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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