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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: $108,195

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $90,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $100,285

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $84,405

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS65 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $194,000 $94,100
Base Invoice $180,420 $87,250
iPod integration 425  
Executive Package   6,000
Night vision   2,300
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Rear spoiler   0
iPod integration 395  
Executive Package   5,460
Night vision   2,095
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 425 11,800
Options (change) 395 10,740
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 3,000 1,300
Total Price $198,300 $108,195
Total Invoice $184,690 $100,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,122
Model Year20082016
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS65 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine604hp V12560hp V8
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20265/40-19
Total Price$198,300$108,195
Adjustments for Features-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$194,775$108,195
Total Invoice$184,690$100,285
Adjustments for Features-3,2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$181,407$100,285

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

Model Year20082016
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS65 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Animal detection, night $50
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
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 tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$12,040$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2830

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20082016
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in116.9 in
Length205.0 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight5,035 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
LED headlights500No
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested162556%
Total Not Requested130044%

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