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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: $66,950

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $8,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,675

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $8,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201120112011
ModelCLSCLSCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290        
Premium 1 Package 3,250          
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,350 1,350 1,750
Folding second row seats 440 440   475 475 475
Heated steering wheel 250 250        
Premium Package   4,200 3,740 1,800 1,800  
Heated second row seats   625 625      
Special order charge   250        
Around view cameras     800 800 800 800
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
Premium Package 2       4,500 4,500 2,400
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,950 1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package       650 650 650
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
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200        
Premium 1 Package 3,023          
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 1,230 1,230 1,595
Folding second row seats 409 409   430 430 430
Heated steering wheel 233 233        
Premium Package   3,906 3,478 1,640 1,640  
Heated second row seats   581 581      
Special order charge   233        
Around view cameras     744 730 730 730
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
Premium Package 2       4,095 4,095 2,185
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,775 1,775 1,775
Cold Weather Package       590 590 590
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) 8,030 9,855 7,965 21,025 21,825 17,775
Options (change) 7,469 9,166 7,407 19,155 19,880 16,195
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $75,855 $84,880 $116,690 $66,950 $72,800 $78,850
Total Invoice $70,611 $79,004 $108,586 $61,675 $67,045 $72,655

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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: $8,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,485
Model Year201620162016201120112011
ModelCLSCLSCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T9T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$75,855$84,880$116,690$66,950$72,800$78,850
Adjustments for Features-485-3,400-6,6000-500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,370$81,480$110,090$66,950$72,300$78,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,110$34,720$0$5,350$11,400
Total Invoice$70,611$79,004$108,586$61,675$67,045$72,655
Adjustments for Features-451-3,165-6,1420-460-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,160$75,839$102,444$61,675$66,585$72,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,679$32,284$0$4,910$10,519

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

Model Year201620162016201120112011
ModelCLSCLSCLS5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200   
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
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$50   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Total Value of Features$6,775$9,690$12,890$6,290$6,790$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$3,400$6,600$0$500$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-451-3,165-6,1420-460-461

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

Model Year20162011
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 Weight4,035 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 CLS400

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested162587%
Total Not Requested25013%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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 limiter0Yes
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%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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 limiter0Yes
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%
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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
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 limiter0Yes
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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