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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $95,680

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $914

Lowest Total Invoice: $88,435

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $1,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS55 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $83,900
Base Invoice $80,538 $77,370
Lighting Package 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Comfort Package 1,750  
Navigation system 1,240  
Proximity key 1,080 1,000
CD changer, in-dash 430  
Satellite radio 699  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats   1,900
Rear side airbags   385
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Lighting Package 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Comfort Package 1,628  
Navigation system 1,153  
Proximity key 1,004 910
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Satellite radio 650  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats   1,730
Rear side airbags   350
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 7,519 7,955
Options (change) 6,993 7,240
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,700 3,000
Total Price $96,594 $95,680
Total Invoice $90,006 $88,435

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $639
Model Year20062008
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS55 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$96,594$95,680
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,594$95,680
Total Invoice$90,006$88,435
Adjustments for Features-9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,074$88,435

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062008
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS55 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,200$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9320

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062008
ModelCLS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in113.7 in
Length193.0 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height54.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%
M Multi-Function Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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