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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: $126,175

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $47,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5AMG S63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $102,600 $147,500
Executive Package 4,000  
Night vision 2,300 2,260
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 800
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 4,450
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500 8,950
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950
Power rear seats   1,515
Heated second row seats   620
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Around view cameras   900
Head-up display (HUD)   990
Executive Package 3,680  
Night vision 2,115 2,102
Wood trim, alternative type 995 744
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,465
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 4,139
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820 8,324
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884
Power rear seats   1,409
Heated second row seats   577
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Around view cameras   837
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Options (change) 21,580 25,535
Options (change) 19,820 23,751
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $126,175 $174,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series M5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,503
Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5AMG S63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine600hp V8603hp V8
TransmissionT8T9
Drivetrain4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$126,175$174,030
Adjustments for Features0-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,175$171,680

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

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5AMG S63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
4WD$1700 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Heated washer fluid system $50
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Gesture control system$100 
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,490$10,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-334

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,370 lb.4,806 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 M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Wireless charging station75No
Power door closers300Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested220081%
Total Not Requested50019%

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%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Total Requested15020%
Total Not Requested60080%

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