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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: $72,800

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $37,905

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172020202020202020
Model5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim530i540iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $94,250 $104,450 $151,600 $235,600
Lighting Package 1,050          
Premium Package 2,300 1,950 4,500 4,500    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400        
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800        
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700        
Cold Weather Package 800 800        
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000        
Night vision 2,300 2,300 2,260 2,260 2,260  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700        
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500        
Power door closers 600 600        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000          
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 800 800 800 800
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250  
Heated steering wheel     490 490    
Heated second row seats     620 620 620  
Around view cameras     900 900 900  
Head-up display (HUD)     990 990 990  
Lighting Package 965          
Premium Package 2,115 1,795 4,185 4,185    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290        
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655        
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565        
Cold Weather Package 735 735        
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470        
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920        
Night vision 2,115 2,115 2,102 2,102 2,102  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645        
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460        
Power door closers 550 550        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920          
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 744 744 744 744
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 2,465 2,465 2,465  
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093  
Heated steering wheel     456 456    
Heated second row seats     577 577 577  
Around view cameras     837 837 837  
Head-up display (HUD)     921 921 921  
Options (change) 20,605 18,205 15,460 15,460 10,470 800
Options (change) 18,955 16,750 14,380 14,380 9,739 744
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $72,800 $75,650 $110,705 $120,905 $163,065 $239,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,137
Model Year201720172020202020202020
Model5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim530i540iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine248hp I4335hp I6362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20
Total Price$72,800$75,650$110,705$120,905$163,065$239,495
Adjustments for Features-5000-2,900-3,100-5,700-12,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,300$75,650$107,805$117,805$157,365$226,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0$10,000$49,560$119,190

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

Model Year201720172020202020202020
Model5-Series5-SeriesS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class
Trim530i540iS450S560AMG S63AMG S65
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000    
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100    
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Sunshades, second row$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    
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
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200    
Inflatable rear seat belts     $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Side collision intervention$200$200    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$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    
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade  $100$100$100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Radar-based brake regeneration   $200  
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
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    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25$25
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice recorder$0$0    
Wireless charging station$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25  
Chronometer    $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
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    
Folding second row seats$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats     $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$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$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$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$100  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,190$7,690$10,590$10,790$13,390$20,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$2,900$3,100$5,700$12,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4690-403-394-375-200

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

Model Year20172020
Model5-SeriesS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase117.1 in124.6 in
Length194.6 in206.5 in
Width73.5 in74.8 in
Height58.2 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,732 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested82531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested82531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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