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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: $68,775

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $30,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,335

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $29,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011200720072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $85,750 $139,900 $181,500
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $79,748 $130,107 $168,795
Premium Package 1,800 1,800        
Cold Weather Package 650 650 650      
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400      
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700      
Xenon HID headlights 900          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500      
M Sport Package 4,800          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,850   2,850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500      
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 1,775    
Sport Package   2,200 2,200      
Premium II Package       2,850    
Drive Dynamic Seats       1,800    
Sunshades, second row, power       700    
Rearview camera       750    
Power trunk closer       500    
Heated steering wheel       450   450
iPod integration       425 425 425
Heated second row seats           520
Premium Package 1,640 1,640        
Cold Weather Package 590 590 590      
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185      
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545      
Xenon HID headlights 820          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455      
M Sport Package 4,370          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,651   2,651
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475      
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 1,651    
Sport Package   2,000 2,000      
Premium II Package       2,651    
Drive Dynamic Seats       1,674    
Sunshades, second row, power       651    
Rearview camera       698    
Power trunk closer       465    
Heated steering wheel       419   419
iPod integration       395 395 395
Heated second row seats           484
Options (change) 22,850 19,350 14,900 12,100 425 4,245
Options (change) 20,815 17,625 13,575 11,255 395 3,949
Destination 875 875 875 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 3,000 2,600
Total Price $68,775 $70,325 $75,975 $99,625 $144,100 $189,120
Total Invoice $63,335 $64,790 $70,035 $92,778 $134,277 $176,119

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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: $29,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,763
Model Year201120112011200720072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$68,775$70,325$75,975$99,625$144,100$189,120
Adjustments for Features-30000-2,100-7,025-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,475$70,325$75,975$97,525$137,075$182,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$7,500$0$39,550$85,295
Total Invoice$63,335$64,790$70,035$92,778$134,277$176,119
Adjustments for Features-27600-1,956-6,546-5,867
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,059$64,790$70,035$90,822$127,731$170,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,731$6,976$0$36,909$79,430

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

Model Year201120112011200720072007
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS550S600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25   
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125   
Sunshades, second row, power   $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
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50   
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $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
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  $25
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125   
HD radio$50$50$50   
Media drive$15$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Chronometer     $100
Digital instruments   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Massage, second row seats    $150 
Memory system, second row seats    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225 
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats    $150$150
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$5,040$4,740$4,740$6,840$11,765$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$0$2,100$7,025$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-27600-1,956-6,546-5,867

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

Model Year20112007
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.9 in124.6 in
Length193.1 in205.0 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,466 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 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.3 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 lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested127573%
Total Not Requested47527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested127573%
Total Not Requested47527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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 S550

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Drive Dynamic Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested40040%
Total Not Requested60060%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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