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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: $104,125

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $2,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,065

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $3,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $99,050
Base Invoice $85,650 $92,116
Executive Package 5,500  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Premium Package 1   3,310
Obstacle detection, rear   1,180
Executive Package 5,005  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Rear spoiler 0  
Premium Package 1   3,022
Obstacle detection, rear   1,097
Options (change) 9,000 4,490
Options (change) 8,190 4,119
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600
Total Price $104,125 $107,015
Total Invoice $96,065 $99,710

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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: $4,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,536
Model Year20142011
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16510, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$104,125$107,015
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,075$107,015
Total Invoice$96,065$99,710
Adjustments for Features-1,8910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,174$99,710

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

Model Year20142011
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 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Metal pedals $75
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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$5,975$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8910

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

Model Year20142011
Model5-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in112.4 in
Length193.4 in193.0 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.4,097 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 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 Legroom35.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.9 ft3

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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
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested157550%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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