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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: $107,015

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $99,710

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $1,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,050 $102,600
Base Invoice $92,116 $96,100
Premium Package 1 3,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180  
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Premium Package 1 3,022  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097  
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 4,490 3,500
Options (change) 4,119 3,185
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,600 1,000
Total Price $107,015 $108,095
Total Invoice $99,710 $101,280

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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: $2,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,131
Model Year20112018
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/40-19
Total Price$107,015$108,095
Adjustments for Features0-3,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,015$104,145
Total Invoice$99,710$101,280
Adjustments for Features0-3,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,710$97,579

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

Model Year20112018
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
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 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, 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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,650$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,701

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

Model Year20112018
ModelCLS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in117.1 in
Length193.0 in194.6 in
Width73.7 in73.5 in
Height54.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,097 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested127569%
Total Not Requested57531%

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