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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: $81,350 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5 | ||
| Difference: $24,210 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $75,425 BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5 | ||
| Difference: $22,877 | ||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | S-Class |
| Trim | ActiveHybrid 5 | S400 Hybrid |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $62,100 | $91,850 |
| Base Invoice | $57,810 | $85,421 |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,700 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,900 | 2,900 |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,400 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,200 | |
| Premium Package | 1,500 | |
| Night vision | 2,300 | 1,780 |
| Cold Weather Package | 950 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 800 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 1,080 | 325 |
| Power door closers | 600 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,200 | 2,450 |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,630 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 750 | |
| Driver Assistance Plus | 1,545 | |
| Driver Assistance Package | 1,730 | 2,697 |
| Luxury Seating Package | 2,185 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 1,095 | |
| Premium Package | 1,365 | |
| Night vision | 2,095 | 1,655 |
| Cold Weather Package | 865 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | 730 | |
| Wood trim, alternative type | 985 | 302 |
| Power door closers | 545 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | 2,000 | 2,278 |
| Semi-automated parking system | 455 | |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,376 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 698 | |
| Options (change) | 18,255 | 11,835 |
| Options (change) | 16,620 | 11,006 |
| Destination | 995 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,000 |
| Total Price | $81,350 | $105,560 |
| Total Invoice | $75,425 | $98,302 |
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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: $23,410 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,132 | ||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| 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 | $81,350 | $105,560 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $81,350 | $104,760 |
| Total Invoice | $75,425 | $98,302 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -745 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $75,425 | $97,557 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |
| 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 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Voice recorder | $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 | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,240 | $7,040 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -745 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Model | 5-Series | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 193.4 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 73.7 in |
| Height | 57.6 in | 58.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,365 lb. | 4,630 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 | 35.3 in | 42.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.4 ft3 | 16.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| Driver Assistance Plus | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Around view cameras | 300 | No |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | 150 | Yes |
| Wide-view front camera | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | No |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 750 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 48% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Luxury Seating Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | Yes |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, 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 | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power decklid | 350 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 37% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 55% |
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% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 17% |
| 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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