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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: $63,195

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $44,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,265

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $42,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $97,950 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $91,094 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Premium Package 1 3,250      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,160      
Adaptive cruise control 2,270      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Sport Package   3,600 3,600  
Luxury Seating Package   2,400 2,400 2,400
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Premium Package   2,250 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Proximity key   1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Technology Package   1,850 1,850  
Convenience Package       1,700
Premium Package 1 3,022      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,079      
Adaptive cruise control 2,111      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Sport Package   3,275 3,275  
Luxury Seating Package   2,185 2,185 2,185
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Premium Package   2,050 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Proximity key   910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Technology Package   1,685 1,685  
Convenience Package       1,545
Options (change) 6,680 15,400 14,150 7,350
Options (change) 6,212 14,040 12,900 6,690
Destination 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $108,105 $63,195 $67,545 $70,245
Total Invoice $100,781 $58,265 $62,275 $64,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,435
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$108,105$63,195$67,545$70,245
Adjustments for Features-2,875-650-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,230$62,545$66,895$70,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$7,700
Total Invoice$100,781$58,265$62,275$64,805
Adjustments for Features-2,680-599-5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,101$57,666$61,676$64,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010$7,139

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

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power door closers   $300
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede headliner$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,200$4,975$4,975$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$650$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,680-599-5990

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

Model Year20102012
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 Weight4,021 lb.3,815 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 in36.1 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 washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71576%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%

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