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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: $22,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $79,815

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $22,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $108,900 $81,200
Base Invoice $101,277 $74,070
Xenon HID headlights   800
Rear side airbags   385
Folding second row seats   475
Satellite radio   595
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights   730
Rear side airbags   350
Folding second row seats   430
Satellite radio   540
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 0 2,255
Options (change) 0 2,050
Destination 995 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $109,895 $87,150
Total Invoice $102,272 $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: $15,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,905
Model Year20182006
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$109,895$87,150
Adjustments for Features-7,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,855$87,150
Total Invoice$102,272$79,815
Adjustments for Features-6,5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,720$79,815

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

Model Year20182006
ModelCLS5-Series
TrimAMG CLS63 SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,640$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5520

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

Model Year20182006
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 Weight4,420 lb.4,012 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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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