BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014

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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: $99,480

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $48,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,915

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $45,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $85,700 $139,500
Base Invoice $79,025 $129,735
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Rear side airbags 385  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Power door closers 600  
Wood trim 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Proximity key 1,000  
Heated second row seats 350 620
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 4,450
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950
Power rear seats   1,515
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Rear side airbags 350  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Power door closers 545  
Wood trim 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Proximity key 910  
Heated second row seats 320 577
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 4,139
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884
Power rear seats   1,409
Options (change) 9,905 7,535
Options (change) 9,015 7,009
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $99,480 $147,960
Total Invoice $91,915 $137,669

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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: $40,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,678
Model Year20102014
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine500hp V10577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$99,480$147,960
Adjustments for Features0-7,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,480$140,355
Total Invoice$91,915$137,669
Adjustments for Features0-7,076
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,915$130,593

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

Model Year20102014
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 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
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
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Traffic 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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,875$13,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,076

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

Model Year20102014
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.4,806 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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

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