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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: $68,750

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $16,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,310

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $15,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelCLSCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,000 $95,900 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $66,960 $89,187 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium 1 Package 4,390 3,690      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 1,350 1,350 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Night vision 1,780 1,780 2,600 2,600 2,600
Folding second row seats 440   475 475 475
Heated second row seats 625 625      
Special order charge 250 250      
Heated steering wheel 490        
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500
Sport Package     2,200 2,200 2,200
Cold Weather Package     650 650 650
Premium Package 2     4,500 4,500 2,400
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,950 1,950 1,950
Convenience Package     1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000    
App support     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Dynamic Handling Package       2,700 2,700
Premium 1 Package 4,083 3,432      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 1,230 1,230 1,595
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Night vision 1,655 1,655 2,365 2,365 2,365
Folding second row seats 409   430 430 430
Heated second row seats 581 581      
Special order charge 250 250      
Heated steering wheel 456        
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475
Sport Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package     590 590 590
Premium Package 2     4,095 4,095 2,185
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,775 1,775 1,775
Convenience Package     1,545 1,545 1,545
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910    
App support     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Dynamic Handling Package       2,455 2,455
Options (change) 11,895 10,265 22,825 23,625 19,575
Options (change) 11,080 9,564 20,790 21,515 17,830
Destination 905 905 875 875 875
Total Price $84,800 $107,070 $68,750 $74,600 $80,650
Total Invoice $78,945 $99,656 $63,310 $68,680 $74,290

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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: $13,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,215
Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelCLSCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$84,800$107,070$68,750$74,600$80,650
Adjustments for Features-2,600-3,8000-500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$82,200$103,270$68,750$74,100$80,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,070$0$5,350$11,400
Total Invoice$78,945$99,656$63,310$68,680$74,290
Adjustments for Features-2,420-3,5370-460-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,525$96,119$63,310$68,220$73,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,594$0$4,910$10,519

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

Model Year20132013201120112011
ModelCLSCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention$150$150   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300   
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$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$50   
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Total Value of Features$7,025$8,225$4,425$4,925$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,600$3,800$0$500$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,420-3,5370-460-461

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

Model Year20132011
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 Weight4,159 lb.3,815 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 CLS550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights500No
Total Requested182578%
Total Not Requested50022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested80032%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested211574%
Total Not Requested72526%
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 seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested211574%
Total Not Requested72526%
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 seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%

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