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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: $117,745

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $1,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $109,581

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,100 $94,900
Base Invoice $87,250 $88,257
Executive Package 6,000  
Night vision 2,300 1,780
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Ceramic brake rotors 9,250 12,625
265/35ZR20 1,300  
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 5,460  
Night vision 2,095 1,655
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,420 11,741
265/35ZR20 1,185  
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) 22,350 21,970
Options (change) 20,345 20,449
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $118,745 $117,745
Total Invoice $109,890 $109,581

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $524
Model Year20162012
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)600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-20255/35-19
Total Price$118,745$117,745
Adjustments for Features-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,845$117,745
Total Invoice$109,890$109,581
Adjustments for Features-8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,057$109,581

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

Model Year20162012
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 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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$5,250$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8330

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

Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.2 in
Length193.4 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 Legroom35.3 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
LED headlights500Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested152552%
Total Not Requested140048%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

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 headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested220088%
Total Not Requested30012%

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