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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,470

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $31,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,260

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $28,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S600S65 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,750 $139,900 $181,500 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $79,748 $130,107 $168,795 $48,295 $53,180
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,800        
Premium II Package 2,850        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850   2,850    
Sunshades, second row, power 700        
Heated steering wheel 450   450    
Rearview camera 750        
Night vision 1,775     2,300 2,300
Power trunk closer 500       500
iPod integration 425 425 425    
Heated second row seats     520    
Driver Assistance Plus II       1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package       1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package       1,400 1,400
Premium Package       2,300  
Sunshade, rear, power       575 575
Luxury Seating Package       1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery       1,000 1,000
Cold Weather Package       800 800
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000  
Power door closers       600 600
Upholstered instrument panel       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700 700
Proximity key         650
Drive Dynamic Seats 1,674        
Premium II Package 2,651        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,651   2,651    
Sunshades, second row, power 651        
Heated steering wheel 419   419    
Rearview camera 698        
Night vision 1,651     2,115 2,115
Power trunk closer 465       460
iPod integration 395 395 395    
Heated second row seats     484    
Driver Assistance Plus II       1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package       1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package       1,290 1,290
Premium Package       2,115  
Sunshade, rear, power       530 530
Luxury Seating Package       1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery       920 920
Cold Weather Package       735 735
Adaptive dampers - electrical       920  
Power door closers       550 550
Upholstered instrument panel       460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645 645
Proximity key         600
Options (change) 12,100 425 4,245 16,275 14,125
Options (change) 11,255 395 3,949 14,970 12,995
Destination 775 775 775 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 0 0
Total Price $99,625 $144,100 $189,120 $68,470 $71,570
Total Invoice $92,778 $134,277 $176,119 $64,260 $67,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,709
Model Year20072007200720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S600S65 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT7T5T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$99,625$144,100$189,120$68,470$71,570
Adjustments for Features0-4,925-4,200-3,400-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,625$139,175$184,920$65,070$68,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,550$85,295$0$3,925
Total Invoice$92,778$134,277$176,119$64,260$67,170
Adjustments for Features0-4,589-3,911-3,191-2,417
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$92,778$129,688$172,208$61,069$64,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,910$79,430$0$3,684

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072007200720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S600S65 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving   $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Animal detection, night   $50$50
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side collision intervention   $200$200
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof $1200   
Sunroof$900 $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
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$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Text dictation   $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50 
Wireless charging station   $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Chronometer  $100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Massage, second row seats $150   
Memory system, second row seats $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225   
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75  
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,640$13,565$12,840$12,040$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,925$4,200$3,400$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,589-3,911-3,191-2,417

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072017
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in117.1 in
Length205.0 in194.6 in
Width73.7 in73.5 in
Height58.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Drive Dynamic Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40040%
Total Not Requested60060%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested190090%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested190090%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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