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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: $93,500

BMW 5-Series M550i   
Difference: $70,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202017
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM550iAMG S63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $76,650 $144,700
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700  
Driving Assistance Package 1,700  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Night vision 2,300 2,260
Parking Assistance Package 700  
Luxury Seating Package 1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000  
Heated front seats 500  
Executive Package 1,200  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 700 4,450
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,650
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 800
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 350  
Synthetic suede headliner 650  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Wood trim, expanded coverage   950
Power rear seats   1,515
Painted brake calipers (optional)   700
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Around view cameras   900
Head-up display (HUD)   990
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565  
Driving Assistance Package 1,565  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Night vision 2,115 2,102
Parking Assistance Package 645  
Luxury Seating Package 1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920  
Heated front seats 455  
Executive Package 1,105  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 645 4,139
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,465
Wood trim, alternative type 995 744
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 320  
Synthetic suede headliner 600  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Wood trim, expanded coverage   884
Power rear seats   1,409
Painted brake calipers (optional)   651
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Around view cameras   837
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Options (change) 15,855 18,215
Options (change) 14,585 16,943
Destination 995 925
Total Price $93,500 $163,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134,679
Model Year20202017
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM550iAMG S63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine523hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19255/40-20
Total Price$93,500$163,840
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,500$161,690

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

Model Year20202017
Model5-SeriesS-Class
TrimM550iAMG S63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$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 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, front$25 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Side collision intervention$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
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
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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 
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
Ceramic controls$0 
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 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 
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$8,890$11,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,000

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

Model Year20202017
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 Weight4,372 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 M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested35082%
Total Not Requested7518%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
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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