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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: $70,125

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $30,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,565

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $29,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024
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            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950        
M Sport Package 4,800            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,880 2,880    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500        
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600        
Sport Package   2,200 2,200        
Premium III Package       4,990 1,710    
Sunshades, second row, power       720      
Heated steering wheel       470 470   470
iPod integration       425 425 425 425
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            
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775        
M Sport Package 4,370            
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,678 2,678    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475        
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365        
Sport Package   2,000 2,000        
Premium III Package       4,641 1,590    
Sunshades, second row, power       670      
Heated steering wheel       437 437   437
iPod integration       395 395 395 395
Options (change) 24,200 20,700 16,650 9,485 5,485 425 895
Options (change) 22,045 18,855 15,170 8,821 5,100 395 832
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $70,125 $71,675 $77,725 $100,710 $140,710 $151,750 $203,720
Total Invoice $64,565 $66,020 $71,630 $93,792 $131,131 $141,399 $189,731

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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: $29,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,036
Model Year2011201120112009200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$70,125$71,675$77,725$100,710$140,710$151,750$203,720
Adjustments for Features-30000-1,575-4,900-6,900-6,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,825$71,675$77,725$99,135$135,810$144,850$196,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$7,900$0$36,675$45,715$97,660
Total Invoice$64,565$66,020$71,630$93,792$131,131$141,399$189,731
Adjustments for Features-27600-1,467-4,566-6,429-6,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,289$66,020$71,630$92,325$126,565$134,970$183,282
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,731$7,341$0$34,240$42,645$90,957

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

Model Year2011201120112009200920092009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $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
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
Lane departure warning$200$200$200    
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50$50    
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $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
Engine / Motor 
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
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$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$325
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50$50    
Media drive$15$15$15    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
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   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100      
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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
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
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather   $200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,190$5,890$5,890$7,465$10,790$12,790$12,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$0$1,575$4,900$6,900$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments-27600-1,467-4,566-6,429-6,449

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

Model Year20112009
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 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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested360086%
Total Not Requested60014%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested135087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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