Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2009 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2018

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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: $114,395

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $89,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $107,075

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $82,656

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS65 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $198,950 $102,600
Base Invoice $185,024 $96,100
Heated steering wheel 470  
iPod integration 425  
Executive Package   4,000
Night vision   2,300
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Heated steering wheel 437  
iPod integration 395  
Executive Package   3,680
Night vision   2,115
Wood trim   0
Sunroof   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 895 9,800
Options (change) 832 8,980
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 3,000 1,000
Total Price $203,720 $114,395
Total Invoice $189,731 $107,075

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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: $89,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,913
Model Year20092018
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS65 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine604hp V12600hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20275/40-19
Total Price$203,720$114,395
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$203,720$114,120
Total Invoice$189,731$107,075
Adjustments for Features0-257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$189,731$106,818

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

Model Year20092018
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS65 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Gesture control system $100
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$12,465$12,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-257

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

Model Year20092018
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 Weight5,035 lb.4,370 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
BMW 5-Series M5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%
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
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power door closers300Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested162560%
Total Not Requested107540%

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