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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: $72,325

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $32,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,565

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $31,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $91,000 $93,650 $138,000 $158,050 $209,000
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $84,630 $87,095 $128,340 $146,987 $194,370
Premium Package 1,800 1,800            
Cold Weather Package 650 650 650          
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700          
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950          
Xenon HID headlights 900              
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400          
M Sport Package 4,800              
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 1,780 1,780 1,780    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Sport Package   2,200 2,200          
Premium 2 Package       3,630 3,630      
Heated steering wheel       490 490 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power       750 750      
Premium Package 1,640 1,640            
Cold Weather Package 590 590 590          
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545          
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775          
Xenon HID headlights 820              
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185          
M Sport Package 4,370              
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 1,655 1,655 1,655    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500            
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Sport Package   2,000 2,000          
Premium 2 Package       3,376 3,376      
Heated steering wheel       456 456 0   0
Sunshades, second row, power       698 698      
Options (change) 26,400 22,900 18,850 12,050 12,050 7,180 0 0
Options (change) 24,045 20,855 17,170 11,207 11,207 6,677 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100
Total Price $72,325 $73,875 $79,925 $104,925 $107,575 $147,055 $161,525 $211,975
Total Invoice $66,565 $68,020 $73,630 $97,712 $100,177 $136,892 $150,462 $197,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,862
Model Year20112011201120112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8275hp V6 H382hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20
Total Price$72,325$73,875$79,925$104,925$107,575$147,055$161,525$211,975
Adjustments for Features-30000-2,750-2,850-6,475-8,250-8,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,025$73,875$79,925$102,175$104,725$140,580$153,275$203,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$7,900$0$2,550$38,405$51,100$101,450
Total Invoice$66,565$68,020$73,630$97,712$100,177$136,892$150,462$197,345
Adjustments for Features-27600-2,561-2,654-6,028-7,685-7,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,289$68,020$73,630$95,151$97,523$130,864$142,777$189,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,731$7,341$0$2,372$35,713$47,626$94,420

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

Model Year20112011201120112011201120112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS400 HYBRIDS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25     
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500     
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125     
Sunshades, second row, power   $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Lane departure prevention   $150$150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   $125$125
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop     $150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0     
Regenerative braking$0$0$0     
Exterior 
Body kit$0    $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25 $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof      $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25     
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive$15$15$15     
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250     
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25     
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25     
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25 $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75     
Chronometer     $100 $100
Compass   $0$0$0$0$0
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100       
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150     
Memory system, second row seats      $150$150
Metal pedals     $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats      $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats      $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25$25$25
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats      $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable     $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization     $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Total Value of Features$5,690$5,390$5,390$8,140$8,240$11,865$13,640$13,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$0$2,750$2,850$6,475$8,250$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-27600-2,561-2,654-6,028-7,685-7,774

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

Model Year20112011
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.9 in124.6 in
Length193.1 in206.5 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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