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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: $68,445

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $32,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,045

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $30,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,350 $131,350 $147,450 $198,950 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $83,096 $122,156 $137,129 $185,024 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Premium III Package 4,990 1,710          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880     2,400 2,400 2,400
iPod integration 425 425 425 425      
Heated steering wheel 470 470   470      
Sunshades, second row, power 720            
Technology Package         1,850 1,850  
M Sport Package         4,800 4,800  
Luxury Seating Package         2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package         2,250 1,000  
Cold Weather Package         1,450 1,450 1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350 350
Semi-automated parking system         500 500 500
Night vision         2,600 2,600 2,600
Proximity key         1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         550 550  
Convenience Package             1,700
Premium III Package 4,641 1,590          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,678 2,678     2,185 2,185 2,185
iPod integration 395 395 395 395      
Heated steering wheel 437 437   437      
Sunshades, second row, power 670            
Technology Package         1,685 1,685  
M Sport Package         4,370 4,370  
Luxury Seating Package         2,185 2,185 2,185
Premium Package         2,050 910  
Cold Weather Package         1,320 1,320 1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320 320
Semi-automated parking system         455 455 455
Night vision         2,365 2,365 2,365
Proximity key         910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost)         500 500  
Convenience Package             1,545
Options (change) 9,485 5,485 425 895 20,650 19,400 11,400
Options (change) 8,821 5,100 395 832 18,820 17,680 10,375
Destination 875 875 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $100,710 $140,710 $151,750 $203,720 $68,445 $72,795 $74,295
Total Invoice $93,792 $131,131 $141,399 $189,731 $63,045 $67,055 $68,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,972
Model Year2009200920092009201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T5T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$100,710$140,710$151,750$203,720$68,445$72,795$74,295
Adjustments for Features-2,350-5,675-7,675-7,700-450-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,360$135,035$144,075$196,020$67,995$72,345$74,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,675$45,715$97,660$0$4,350$6,300
Total Invoice$93,792$131,131$141,399$189,731$63,045$67,055$68,490
Adjustments for Features-2,189-5,289-7,151-7,171-414-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,603$125,842$134,248$182,560$62,631$66,640$68,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,239$42,645$90,957$0$4,009$5,859

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

Model Year2009200920092009201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250   
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  $300
Remote app    $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row    $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection, night    $50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat    $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40   
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter    $0$0 
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325   
CD player    $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100   
Media drive    $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100   
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200   
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150$150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150   
Metal pedals $75     
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$25   
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150   
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$50   
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000      
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,415$11,740$13,740$13,765$6,515$6,515$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$5,675$7,675$7,700$450$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,189-5,289-7,151-7,171-414-4150

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

Model Year20092012
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in116.9 in
Length205.0 in193.1 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,815 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Night vision1750Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested360086%
Total Not Requested60014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested175097%
Total Not Requested503%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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