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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: $67,070

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $48,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,975

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $44,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesCLS
Trim530i540iAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $108,900
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $101,277
Lighting Package 1,050    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700  
Premium Package 2,300 1,950 2,200
Cold Weather Package 800 800  
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Apple CarPlay support 300 300  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250
Heated second row seats     625
Special order charge     250
Around view cameras     800
Lighting Package 965    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655  
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565  
Premium Package 2,115 1,795 2,046
Cold Weather Package 735 735  
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Apple CarPlay support 275 275  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920    
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530  
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093
Heated second row seats     581
Special order charge     233
Around view cameras     744
Options (change) 14,875 12,475 6,125
Options (change) 13,685 11,480 5,697
Destination 995 995 995
Total Price $67,070 $69,920 $116,020
Total Invoice $62,975 $65,655 $107,969

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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: $45,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,159
Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesCLS
Trim530i540iAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$67,070$69,920$116,020
Adjustments for Features-5000-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,570$69,920$112,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0
Total Invoice$62,975$65,655$107,969
Adjustments for Features-4690-3,304
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,506$65,655$104,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,149$0

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

Model Year201720172018
Model5-Series5-SeriesCLS
Trim530i540iAMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $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 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200 
Rear side airbags  $300
Side collision intervention$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console  $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Text dictation$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Metal pedals  $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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,825$6,325$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-4690-3,304

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

Model Year20172018
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.4,159 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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 system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested180081%
Total Not Requested42519%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested110072%
Total Not Requested42528%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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 system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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