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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $76,795 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5 | ||
| Difference: $25,180 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $70,775 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5 | ||
| Difference: $24,193 | ||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | S-Class |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 5 | S400 HYBRID |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $60,950 | $91,000 |
| Base Invoice | $56,255 | $84,630 |
| Sport Package | 3,000 | |
| Premium Package | 2,300 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,900 | |
| Night vision | 2,600 | 1,780 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,050 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,450 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,630 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 490 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | |
| Sport Package | 2,730 | |
| Premium Package | 2,095 | |
| Luxury Seating Package | 1,730 | |
| Night vision | 2,365 | 1,655 |
| Cold Weather Package | 955 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,278 |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,376 | |
| Heated steering wheel | 456 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 698 | |
| Options (change) | 14,950 | 9,100 |
| Options (change) | 13,625 | 8,463 |
| Destination | 895 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $76,795 | $101,975 |
| Total Invoice | $70,775 | $94,968 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,930 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,098 | ||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | S-Class |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 5 | S400 HYBRID |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 335hp I4 H | 275hp V6 H |
| Transmission | T8 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/30 MPG | 19/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 10 | 600, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-18 | 255/45-18 |
| Total Price | $76,795 | $101,975 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,250 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $76,795 | $99,725 |
| Total Invoice | $70,775 | $94,968 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -2,095 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $70,775 | $92,873 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | S-Class |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 5 | S400 HYBRID |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | |
| 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 | |
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | |
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,440 | $6,690 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $2,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -2,095 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Model | 5-Series | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 193.1 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,365 lb. | 4,474 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 23.8 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.5 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 58.3 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.3 in | 38.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.2 in | 58.7 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 59.4 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.1 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 950 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 17% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID
| Night vision | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Night vision | 1750 | Yes |
| Pedestrian detection, night | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1800 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 29% |
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