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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: $81,350

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $21,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,430

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $19,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5S400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $61,900 $92,350
Base Invoice $57,630 $85,886
Premium Package 1,500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Night vision 2,300 1,780
Cold Weather Package 950  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 2,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 325
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,450
Power door closers 600  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunshades, second row, power   750
Premium Package 1,365  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Night vision 2,095 1,655
Cold Weather Package 865  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 2,697
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095  
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Wood trim, alternative type 985 302
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,278
Power door closers 545  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunshades, second row, power   698
Options (change) 18,455 8,205
Options (change) 16,805 7,630
Destination 995 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $81,350 $102,460
Total Invoice $75,430 $95,421

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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: $19,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,757
Model Year20152013
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5S400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine335hp I4 H275hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18255/45-18
Total Price$81,350$102,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,350$101,135
Total Invoice$75,430$95,421
Adjustments for Features0-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,430$94,187

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

Model Year20152013
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5S400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
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 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Wide-view front camera$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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,915$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,234

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

Model Year20152013
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.9 in124.6 in
Length193.4 in206.5 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,365 lb.4,630 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

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