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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: $93,125

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $12,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,610

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $12,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,900 $82,900
Base Invoice $89,187 $76,275
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Night vision 1,780 2,200
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Rear side airbags   385
Folding second row seats   475
HD radio   500
Satellite radio   595
Xenon HID headlights   800
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Night vision 1,655 1,700
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Rear side airbags   350
Folding second row seats   430
HD radio   455
Satellite radio   540
Xenon HID headlights   730
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Options (change) 8,470 6,530
Options (change) 7,877 5,640
Destination 905 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $105,275 $93,125
Total Invoice $97,969 $85,610

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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: $7,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,808
Model Year20132007
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$105,275$93,125
Adjustments for Features-4,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,385$93,125
Total Invoice$97,969$85,610
Adjustments for Features-4,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,418$85,610

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

Model Year20132007
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 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,315$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5510

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

Model Year20132007
ModelCLS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in113.7 in
Length194.5 in191.1 in
Width74.1 in72.7 in
Height55.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200No
Power decklid350No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Total Requested25010%
Total Not Requested225090%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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