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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: $69,070

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $41,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,815

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $38,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720142014
Model5-Series5-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim530i540iCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $92,535 $99,045
Premium Package 2,300 1,950    
Cold Weather Package 800 800    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400    
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800    
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700    
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000    
Lighting Package 1,050      
Night vision 2,300 2,300 1,780 1,780
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Premium 1 Package     3,690 3,690
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Heated second row seats     625 625
Special order charge     250 250
Premium Package 2,115 1,795    
Cold Weather Package 735 735    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290    
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655    
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565    
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470    
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920    
Lighting Package 965      
Night vision 2,115 2,115 1,655 1,655
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645    
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920      
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530    
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Premium 1 Package     3,432 3,432
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Heated second row seats     581 581
Special order charge     233 233
Options (change) 16,875 14,475 10,265 10,265
Options (change) 15,525 13,320 9,547 9,547
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $69,070 $71,920 $110,690 $117,690
Total Invoice $64,815 $67,495 $103,007 $109,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,753
Model Year2017201720142014
Model5-Series5-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim530i540iCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$69,070$71,920$110,690$117,690
Adjustments for Features-5000-2,050-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,570$71,920$108,640$115,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0$6,600
Total Invoice$64,815$67,495$103,007$109,517
Adjustments for Features-4690-1,908-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,346$67,495$101,099$107,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,149$0$6,138

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

Model Year2017201720142014
Model5-Series5-SeriesCLSCLS
Trim530i540iCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side collision intervention$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Text dictation$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,025$7,525$9,575$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$2,050$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-4690-1,908-2,280

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

Model Year20172014
Model5-SeriesCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in113.2 in
Length194.6 in194.5 in
Width73.5 in74.1 in
Height58.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested130062%
Total Not Requested80038%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested30039%
Total Not Requested47561%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights-250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%

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