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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: $120,895

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $2,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $113,055

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $1,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $108,900
Base Invoice $96,100 $101,277
Executive Package 4,000  
Apple CarPlay support 300  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500 8,950
Premium Package   2,200
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Around view cameras   800
Executive Package 3,680  
Apple CarPlay support 275  
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820 8,324
Premium Package   2,046
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Around view cameras   744
Options (change) 16,300 13,575
Options (change) 14,960 12,626
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $120,895 $123,470
Total Invoice $113,055 $114,898

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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: $4,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,222
Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine600hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
Drivetrain4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$120,895$123,470
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,420$123,470
Total Invoice$113,055$114,898
Adjustments for Features-1,3790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$111,676$114,898

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

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
4WD$1700 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
S Voice support$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
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
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 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,425$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3790

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,370 lb.4,420 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 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
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested167562%
Total Not Requested102538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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