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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: $94,180

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $8,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $87,070

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $9,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,550 $83,900
Base Invoice $87,002 $77,370
Premium Package 2 4,035  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
iPod integration 425 400
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Rear side airbags   385
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium Package 2 3,753  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 395 365
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Rear side airbags   350
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 6,090 6,455
Options (change) 5,664 5,875
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,600 3,000
Total Price $103,115 $94,180
Total Invoice $96,141 $87,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,857
Model Year20082008
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$103,115$94,180
Adjustments for Features-2,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,740$94,180
Total Invoice$96,141$87,070
Adjustments for Features-2,2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,927$87,070

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

Model Year20082008
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
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$5,450$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2140

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20082008
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested172568%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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