BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009

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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: $98,480

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $37,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,995

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $35,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $85,500 $131,350
Base Invoice $78,840 $122,156
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Power door closers 600  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 385  
Proximity key 1,000  
iPod integration 400 425
Heated steering wheel 200 470
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  
Power door closers 545  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Proximity key 910  
iPod integration 365 395
Heated steering wheel 180 437
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Options (change) 9,155 895
Options (change) 8,330 832
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000
Total Price $98,480 $136,120
Total Invoice $90,995 $126,863

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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: $33,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,846
Model Year20092009
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp V10518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-20
Total Price$98,480$136,120
Adjustments for Features0-4,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,480$131,805
Total Invoice$90,995$126,863
Adjustments for Features0-4,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,995$122,841

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

Model Year20092009
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather $200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,850$9,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,022

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

Model Year20092009
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in124.6 in
Length191.1 in205.0 in
Width72.7 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.4,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in42.3 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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