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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: $122,895

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $2,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $114,895

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $1,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $94,900
Base Invoice $96,100 $88,257
Executive Package 4,000  
Night vision 2,300 1,780
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500 12,625
Premium 1 Package   3,690
Obstacle detection, rear   970
AMG Performance Package   7,300
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Executive Package 3,680  
Night vision 2,115 1,655
Wood trim 0  
Sunroof 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820 11,741
Premium 1 Package   3,432
Obstacle detection, rear   902
AMG Performance Package   6,789
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   250
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 18,300 29,270
Options (change) 16,800 27,238
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $122,895 $125,045
Total Invoice $114,895 $116,370

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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: $6,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,963
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine600hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
Drivetrain4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$122,895$125,045
Adjustments for Features-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,095$125,045
Total Invoice$114,895$116,370
Adjustments for Features-4,4880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,407$116,370

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

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesCLS
TrimM5CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
4WD$1700 
RWD $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 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Hill descent control$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Gesture control system$100 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
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$9,000$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4880

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

Model Year20182012
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.4,277 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 hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested132549%
Total Not Requested137551%

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested220088%
Total Not Requested30012%
AMG Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
turbocharged
5.5L V8
DOHC-4v
550 hp@5250
590 lb-ft@2000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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