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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: $70,820

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $30,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,425

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $27,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720102010201020102010
Model5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim530i540iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070
Cold Weather Package 800 800          
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700          
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800          
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400          
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600          
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000          
Night vision 2,300 2,300 1,740 1,740 1,740    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575          
Premium Package 2,300 1,950          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000            
Temporary spare tire 150 150          
Power door closers 600 600          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,450 2,450 2,450    
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500          
Premium 2 Package     4,950 3,570      
Driver Assistance Package     2,900 2,900 2,900    
Sunshades, second row, power     740 740      
Heated steering wheel     480 480 0   0
Cold Weather Package 735 735          
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565          
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655          
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290          
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470          
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920          
Night vision 2,115 2,115 1,618 1,618 1,618    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530          
Premium Package 2,115 1,795          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920            
Temporary spare tire 140 140          
Power door closers 550 550          
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,278 2,278 2,278    
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460          
Premium 2 Package     4,604 3,320      
Driver Assistance Package     2,697 2,697 2,697    
Sunshades, second row, power     688 688      
Heated steering wheel     446 446 0   0
Options (change) 18,625 17,275 13,260 11,880 7,090 0 0
Options (change) 17,135 15,895 12,331 11,047 6,593 0 0
Destination 995 995 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Total Price $70,820 $74,720 $100,935 $105,355 $144,515 $153,575 $205,025
Total Invoice $66,425 $70,070 $93,850 $98,110 $134,670 $143,096 $190,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,277
Model Year2017201720102010201020102010
Model5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim530i540iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine248hp I4335hp I6275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$70,820$74,720$100,935$105,355$144,515$153,575$205,025
Adjustments for Features-1,975-1,9250-100-3,475-5,475-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,845$72,795$100,935$105,255$141,040$148,100$199,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$4,320$40,105$47,165$98,590
Total Invoice$66,425$70,070$93,850$98,110$134,670$143,096$190,945
Adjustments for Features-1,852-1,8050-93-3,238-5,101-5,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,573$68,265$93,850$98,017$131,432$137,995$185,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,692$0$4,167$37,582$44,145$91,973

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

Model Year2017201720102010201020102010
Model5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim530i540iS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100     
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100     
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25     
Semi-automated parking system$500$500     
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Animal detection, night$50$50     
Around view cameras$500$500     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200     
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Lane keeping assist$400$400     
Pedestrian detection$50$50     
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Side collision intervention$200$200     
Tires, run-flat$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150     
Regenerative braking$0$0     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0     
Body kit    $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
App support$0$0     
Aux input$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Handwriting recognition$200$200     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150     
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15     
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0     
S Voice support$0$0     
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250     
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50     
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25     
Voice control for external devices$0$0     
Voice recorder$0$0     
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Wireless charging station$75$75     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150     
LED headlights $1000     
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750      
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300$300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200$200
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Heated second row seats$200$200   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150    
Memory system, second row seats     $150$150
Metal pedals    $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats     $75$75
Power recliner, second row seats     $150$150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats     $150$150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100     
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather  $200$200$200  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable    $4000$4000$4000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization    $50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100     
Total Value of Features$11,165$11,115$9,190$9,290$12,665$14,665$14,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,975$1,925$0$100$3,475$5,475$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,852-1,8050-93-3,238-5,101-5,122

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

Model Year20172010
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase117.1 in124.6 in
Length194.6 in206.5 in
Width73.5 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested150071%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested150071%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested250081%
Total Not Requested60019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

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
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
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
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S65 AMG

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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