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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: $118,645

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $5,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $109,795

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $5,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142015
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $106,500 $93,600
Base Invoice $99,045 $86,790
Premium 1 Package 3,690  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 9,250
Executive Package   6,400
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Rear spoiler   0
265/35ZR20   1,300
Premium 1 Package 3,432  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Night vision 1,655 2,095
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,420
Executive Package   5,825
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Rear spoiler   0
265/35ZR20   1,185
Options (change) 16,265 22,750
Options (change) 15,127 20,710
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $123,690 $118,645
Total Invoice $115,097 $109,795

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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: $3,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,092
Model Year20142015
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/35-20
Total Price$123,690$118,645
Adjustments for Features-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$122,390$118,645
Total Invoice$115,097$109,795
Adjustments for Features-1,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$113,887$109,795

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

Model Year20142015
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimCLS63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$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
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,725$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2100

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

Model Year20142015
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 Weight4,256 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

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%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
LED headlights500Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested187557%
Total Not Requested140043%

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