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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: $108,195

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $90,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,285

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $84,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $94,100 $194,000
Base Invoice $87,250 $180,420
Executive Package 6,000  
Night vision 2,300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
iPod integration   425
Executive Package 5,460  
Night vision 2,095  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
iPod integration   395
Options (change) 11,800 425
Options (change) 10,740 395
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000
Total Price $108,195 $198,300
Total Invoice $100,285 $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 M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,122
Model Year20162008
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine560hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19255/35-20
Total Price$108,195$198,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$108,195$194,775
Total Invoice$100,285$184,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,285$181,407

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

Model Year20162008
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Temporary spare tire $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 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$8,515$12,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,283

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class features.

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

Model Year20162008
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.9 in124.6 in
Length193.4 in205.0 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.5,035 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 Legroom35.3 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
LED headlights500No
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested162556%
Total Not Requested130044%

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