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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: $87,150

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $16,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,815

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $16,435

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Model Year201420142006
ModelCLSCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $99,500 $106,500 $81,200
Base Invoice $92,535 $99,045 $74,070
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030    
Wood trim     0
Rear side airbags     385
Folding second row seats     475
Satellite radio     595
Xenon HID headlights     800
Rear spoiler     0
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888    
Wood trim     0
Rear side airbags     350
Folding second row seats     430
Satellite radio     540
Xenon HID headlights     730
Rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 3,000 970 2,255
Options (change) 2,790 902 2,050
Destination 925 925 695
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000
Total Price $103,425 $108,395 $87,150
Total Invoice $96,250 $100,872 $79,815

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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: $11,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,070
Model Year201420142006
ModelCLSCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine550hp V8577hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7T7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$103,425$108,395$87,150
Adjustments for Features-4,690-4,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,735$103,505$87,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,770$0
Total Invoice$96,250$100,872$79,815
Adjustments for Features-4,365-4,5510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,885$96,321$79,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,436$0

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

Model Year201420142006
ModelCLSCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console$100$100 
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,790$7,990$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,690$4,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,365-4,5510

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

Model Year20142006
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 Weight4,256 lb.3,429 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
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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