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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $126,175

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $44,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $117,915

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $41,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
Model5-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
TrimM5AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $102,600 $144,700 $226,900
Base Invoice $96,100 $134,571 $211,017
Executive Package 4,000    
Night vision 2,300 2,260  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 800 800
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 4,450  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500 8,950 8,950
Sunroof 0    
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950  
Power rear seats   1,515  
Heated second row seats   620  
Around view cameras   900  
Head-up display (HUD)   990  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700  
Black exterior trim (optional)   750 750
Executive Package 3,680    
Night vision 2,115 2,102  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 744 744
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,465  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 4,139  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820 8,324 8,324
Sunroof 0    
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884  
Power rear seats   1,409  
Heated second row seats   577  
Around view cameras   837  
Head-up display (HUD)   921  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651  
Black exterior trim (optional)   698 698
Options (change) 21,580 25,535 10,500
Options (change) 19,820 23,751 9,766
Destination 995 925 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0 2,100
Total Price $126,175 $171,160 $240,425
Total Invoice $117,915 $159,247 $223,808

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,332
Model Year201820172017
Model5-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
TrimM5AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine600hp V8577hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T7T7
Drivetrain4WDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$126,175$171,160$240,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,150-9,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,175$169,010$230,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61,915
Total Invoice$117,915$159,247$223,808
Adjustments for Features0-2,000-8,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$117,915$157,247$214,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$57,718

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year201820172017
Model5-SeriesS-ClassS-Class
TrimM5AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
4WD$1700  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Sunshades, second row$125  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row  $50
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear  $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200$200
Heated washer fluid system $50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 $250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250$250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover  $0
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Gesture control system$100  
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Text dictation$50  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice recorder$0  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100$100
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, second row  $450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front row armrests  $100
Heated second row armrests  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Massage, second row seats  $150
Memory system, second row seats $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power footrest, right rear seat  $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power legrest, right second row seat  $500
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
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, second row seats $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats  $150
Rapid-heating front seats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension  $500
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,590$11,740$19,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,000-8,843

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20182017
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase117.1 in124.6 in
Length194.6 in206.5 in
Width73.5 in74.8 in
Height58.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,664 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft316.3 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 controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested247592%
Total Not Requested2258%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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