BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2015

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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: $99,030

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $125,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,400

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $118,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $83,900 $222,000
Base Invoice $77,370 $206,460
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200  
Heated second row seats 350  
Heated steering wheel 200  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Wood trim 0  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Rear side airbags 385  
Power door closers 600  
Proximity key 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010  
Heated second row seats 320  
Heated steering wheel 180  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Wood trim 0  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Rear side airbags 350  
Power door closers 545  
Proximity key 910  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 11,305 0
Options (change) 10,205 0
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 3,000 2,100
Total Price $99,030 $225,025
Total Invoice $91,400 $209,485

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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: $106,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,508
Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp V10621hp V12
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 131940, 24
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$99,030$225,025
Adjustments for Features0-19,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,030$205,070
Total Invoice$91,400$209,485
Adjustments for Features0-18,577
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,400$190,908

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

Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row $50
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection $50
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row $450
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front row armrests $100
Heated second row armrests $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather headliner $1000
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power footrest, right rear seat $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power legrest, right second row seat $500
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension $500
Crosswind stabilization $50
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,000$26,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$19,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-18,577

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

Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in124.6 in
Length191.1 in206.5 in
Width72.7 in74.8 in
Height57.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.4,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in43.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

M Multi-Function Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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