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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: $68,445

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $30,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,045

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $29,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008200820082008
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 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $80,631 $118,110 $134,106 $180,420
Technology Package 1,850 1,850          
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450        
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400        
M Sport Package 4,800 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          
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600        
Proximity key 1,000 1,000          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500        
Premium Package 2,250 1,000          
Convenience Package     1,700        
Sunshades, second row, power       710      
Heated steering wheel       460      
iPod integration       425 425 425 425
Premium III Package       6,190 2,090    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685          
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320        
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185        
M Sport Package 4,370 4,370          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,650 2,650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475          
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365        
Proximity key 910 910          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455        
Premium Package 2,050 910          
Convenience Package     1,545        
Sunshades, second row, power       660      
Heated steering wheel       428      
iPod integration       395 395 395 395
Premium III Package       5,757 1,944    
Options (change) 20,650 19,400 11,400 10,635 5,365 425 425
Options (change) 18,820 17,680 10,375 9,890 4,989 395 395
Destination 895 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $68,445 $72,795 $74,295 $99,210 $136,240 $148,500 $198,300
Total Invoice $63,045 $67,055 $68,490 $92,396 $126,974 $138,376 $184,690

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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: $28,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,576
Model Year2012201220122008200820082008
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 I4300hp I6400hp V8382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$68,445$72,795$74,295$99,210$136,240$148,500$198,300
Adjustments for Features-450-4500-2,350-5,575-7,675-7,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,995$72,345$74,295$96,860$130,665$140,825$190,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$6,300$0$33,805$43,965$93,840
Total Invoice$63,045$67,055$68,490$92,396$126,974$138,376$184,690
Adjustments for Features-414-4150-2,189-5,196-7,152-7,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,631$66,640$68,490$90,207$121,778$131,224$177,612
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,009$5,859$0$31,571$41,017$87,405

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

Model Year2012201220122008200820082008
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
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
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
Raised top speed limiter$0$0     
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$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
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
HD radio$50$50$50    
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
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    
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25   
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$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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     $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   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,615$6,615$6,165$8,515$11,740$13,840$13,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$450$0$2,350$5,575$7,675$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-414-4150-2,189-5,196-7,152-7,078

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

Model Year20122008
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 system200No
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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