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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: $105,925

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $45

Lowest Total Invoice: $97,675

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,900 $90,200
Base Invoice $88,257 $83,165
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Lane departure warning 850  
Night vision 1,780 2,600
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Executive Package   5,500
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Lane departure warning 791  
Night vision 1,655 2,365
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Executive Package   5,005
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 10,195 13,500
Options (change) 9,499 12,285
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $105,970 $105,925
Total Invoice $98,631 $97,675

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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: $295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,187
Model Year20122013
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/40-19
Total Price$105,970$105,925
Adjustments for Features0-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$105,970$105,675
Total Invoice$98,631$97,675
Adjustments for Features0-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$98,631$97,444

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

Model Year20122013
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
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$5,750$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231

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

Model Year20122013
ModelCLS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in116.9 in
Length194.5 in193.1 in
Width74.1 in73.2 in
Height55.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150060%
Total Not Requested100040%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested160053%

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