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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: $104,115

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $10

Lowest Total Invoice: $96,065

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $1,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,300 $92,900
Base Invoice $89,559 $85,650
Premium Package 1 3,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Executive Package   5,500
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Rear spoiler   0
Premium Package 1 2,976  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Executive Package   5,005
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 4,340 9,000
Options (change) 4,036 8,190
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,600 1,300
Total Price $104,115 $104,125
Total Invoice $97,070 $96,065

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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: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,966
Model Year20092014
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/40-19
Total Price$104,115$104,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,115$102,000
Total Invoice$97,070$96,065
Adjustments for Features0-1,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,070$94,104

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

Model Year20092014
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 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
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$3,900$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,961

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

Model Year20092014
ModelCLS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in116.9 in
Length193.0 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height54.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,097 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested157550%

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