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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: $97,104

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $4,321

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,480

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG   
Difference: $3,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS55 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,600 $90,200
Base Invoice $80,538 $83,165
Lighting Package 1,220  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100  
Comfort Package 1,750  
Navigation system 1,240  
Power trunk closer 510  
Proximity key 1,080  
CD changer, in-dash 430  
Satellite radio 699  
Executive Package   5,500
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Lighting Package 1,135  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023  
Comfort Package 1,628  
Navigation system 1,153  
Power trunk closer 474  
Proximity key 1,004  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Satellite radio 650  
Executive Package   5,005
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 8,029 9,000
Options (change) 7,467 8,190
Destination 775 925
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $97,104 $101,425
Total Invoice $90,480 $93,580

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,033
Model Year20062013
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS55 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/40-19
Total Price$97,104$101,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,104$99,185
Total Invoice$90,480$93,580
Adjustments for Features0-2,067
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,480$91,513

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

Model Year20062013
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,067

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

Model Year20062013
ModelCLS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in116.9 in
Length193.0 in193.1 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height54.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,069 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested52557%
Total Not Requested40043%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160053%
Total Not Requested142547%

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