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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: $63,925

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $45,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,920

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $42,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,050 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $92,116 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium Package 1 3,310      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180      
Adaptive cruise control 2,300      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Xenon HID headlights   900    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   500 500 500
Premium Package 2   4,500 4,500 2,400
Premium Package   1,800 1,800  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,950 2,950 2,950
Convenience Package   1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000    
Sport Package   2,200    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
Premium Package 1 3,022      
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097      
Adaptive cruise control 2,139      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Xenon HID headlights   820    
Rear air vents with automatic controls   455 455 455
Premium Package 2   4,095 4,095 2,185
Premium Package   1,640 1,640  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,775 2,685 2,685
Convenience Package   1,545 1,545 1,545
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910    
Sport Package   2,000    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
Options (change) 6,790 18,000 14,400 9,950
Options (change) 6,258 16,400 13,105 9,055
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 2,600 0 0 0
Total Price $109,315 $63,925 $65,375 $71,025
Total Invoice $101,849 $58,920 $60,270 $65,515

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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: $43,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,150
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$109,315$63,925$65,375$71,025
Adjustments for Features-2,700-80000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,615$63,125$65,375$71,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,250$7,900
Total Invoice$101,849$58,920$60,270$65,515
Adjustments for Features-2,516-73700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,333$58,183$60,270$65,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,087$7,332

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

Model Year2011201120112011
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$300$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, driver$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 
Raised top speed limiter $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
DVD-compatible player$0   
iPod integration $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$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  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,050$5,150$4,350$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$800$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,516-73700

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

Model Year20112011
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 alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

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 alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested189067%
Total Not Requested95033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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 alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested77546%
Total Not Requested92554%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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