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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: $74,345

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $32,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122019201920192019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $91,250 $101,350 $149,550 $232,550
Premium Package 2,250 1,000   4,500 4,500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850          
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400        
M Sport Package 4,800 4,800          
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 2,260 2,260 2,260  
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500          
App support 250 250 250        
Around view cameras 800 800   900 900 900  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300   990 990 990  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000          
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Convenience Package     1,700        
Heated steering wheel       490 490    
Heated second row seats       620 620 620  
Premium Package 2,050 910   4,185 4,185    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185 2,093 2,093 2,093  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685          
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185        
M Sport Package 4,370 4,370          
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 2,102 2,102 2,102  
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500          
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475          
App support 230 230 230        
Around view cameras 730 730   837 837 837  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185   921 921 921  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,465 2,465 2,465  
Proximity key 910 910          
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Convenience Package     1,545        
Heated steering wheel       456 456    
Heated second row seats       577 577 577  
Options (change) 26,550 25,300 17,350 14,660 14,660 9,670 0
Options (change) 24,195 23,055 15,790 13,636 13,636 8,995 0
Destination 895 895 895 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $74,345 $78,695 $80,245 $106,905 $117,005 $160,215 $235,645

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 528i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,122
Model Year2012201220122019201920192019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$74,345$78,695$80,245$106,905$117,005$160,215$235,645
Adjustments for Features-450-4500-6,500-6,700-9,300-16,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,895$78,245$80,245$100,405$110,305$150,915$219,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$6,350$0$9,900$50,510$119,140

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

Model Year2012201220122019201920192019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim528i535i550iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
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    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD     $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300$300
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75
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    
Animal detection, night   $50$50$50$50
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row      $50
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Inflatable rear seat belts      $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$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 
Fragrance atomizer   $200$200$200$200
Heated washer fluid system   $50$50$50$50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents   $100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   $125
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade   $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration    $200  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0     
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0$0
Carbon fiber engine cover      $0
Front splitter spoiler     $200$200
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC)   $25$25$25$25
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer     $100$100
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
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
Automatic seat bolsters, second row      $450
Cooled or ventilated second row seats      $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300    
Heated front row armrests      $100
Heated second row armrests      $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  $150$150
Massage, second row seats      $150
Memory system, second row seats      $150
Metal pedals     $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats      $225
Power footrest, right rear seat      $250
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats      $75
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats      $75
Power legrest, right second row seat      $500
Power recliner, second row seats      $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats      $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats      $150
Rapid-heating front seats   $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable      $5500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Camera-linked adaptive suspension      $500
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,365$7,365$6,915$13,415$13,615$16,215$23,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$450$0$6,500$6,700$9,300$16,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-414-4140-890-838-580-211

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

Model Year20122019
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.9 in124.6 in
Length193.1 in206.5 in
Width73.2 in74.8 in
Height57.6 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.4,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in43.1 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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
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 washers50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
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 washers50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%
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%
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 washers50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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