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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: $118,775

Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG   
Difference: $400

Lowest Total Invoice: $109,765

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $776

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $89,187 $85,650
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Night vision 1,780 2,600
Ceramic brake rotors 12,625 9,250
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Executive Package   5,500
LED headlights   1,900
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
265/35ZR20   1,300
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Night vision 1,655 2,365
Ceramic brake rotors 11,741 8,420
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Executive Package   5,005
LED headlights   1,730
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
265/35ZR20   1,185
Options (change) 21,970 24,050
Options (change) 20,449 21,890
Destination 905 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $118,775 $119,175
Total Invoice $110,541 $109,765

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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: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,398
Model Year20132014
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, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$118,775$119,175
Adjustments for Features0-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,775$118,500
Total Invoice$110,541$109,765
Adjustments for Features0-622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$110,541$109,143

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

Model Year20132014
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
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
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$4,550$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-622

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20132014
ModelCLS5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in116.9 in
Length194.5 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

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 headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested220088%
Total Not Requested30012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
265/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
265/35ZR20 tires200No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested142545%
Total Not Requested175055%

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