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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: $117,675

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $37,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $110,095

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $34,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $102,600 $139,500
Base Invoice $96,100 $129,735
Executive Package 4,000  
Night vision 2,300 2,260
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500 4,450
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 800
Sunroof 0  
Power rear seats   1,515
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950
Heated second row seats   620
Around view cameras   900
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700
Executive Package 3,680  
Night vision 2,115 2,102
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,465
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185 4,139
Wood trim, alternative type 995 744
Sunroof 0  
Power rear seats   1,409
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884
Heated second row seats   577
Around view cameras   837
Painted brake calipers (optional)   658
Options (change) 13,080 14,845
Options (change) 12,000 13,815
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $117,675 $155,270
Total Invoice $110,095 $144,475

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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: $37,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,203
Model Year20182014
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine600hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
Drivetrain4WDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$117,675$155,270
Adjustments for Features0-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,675$155,080
Total Invoice$110,095$144,475
Adjustments for Features0-177
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,095$144,298

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

Model Year20182014
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM5S63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
4WD$1700 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
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 
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
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
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 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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
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$9,625$9,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-177

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

Model Year20182014
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 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in43.0 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
Power door closers300Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested220081%
Total Not Requested50019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

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
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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