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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: $72,325

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $28,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,565

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $27,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010201120112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $87,950 $91,600 $133,550 $149,700 $201,150 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $81,794 $85,188 $124,202 $139,221 $187,070 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Premium 2 Package 4,950 3,570            
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,900 2,900     1,350 1,350 1,750
Night vision 1,740 1,740 1,740     2,600 2,600 2,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450     2,200 2,200 2,200
Heated steering wheel 480 480 0   0      
Sunshades, second row, power 740 740            
Premium Package           1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights           900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,400 2,400 2,400
Cold Weather Package           650 650 650
Rear air vents with automatic controls           500 500 500
Premium Package 2           4,500 4,500 2,400
M Sport Package           4,800    
Active Ventilated Seat Package           1,950 1,950 1,950
Convenience Package           1,700 1,700 1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)           550 550  
Sport Package             2,200 2,200
Premium 2 Package 4,604 3,320            
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,697 2,697     1,230 1,230 1,595
Night vision 1,618 1,618 1,618     2,365 2,365 2,365
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278     2,000 2,000 2,000
Heated steering wheel 446 446 0   0      
Sunshades, second row, power 688 688            
Premium Package           1,640 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights           820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed           2,185 2,185 2,185
Cold Weather Package           590 590 590
Rear air vents with automatic controls           455 455 455
Premium Package 2           4,095 4,095 2,185
M Sport Package           4,370    
Active Ventilated Seat Package           1,775 1,775 1,775
Convenience Package           1,545 1,545 1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls           475 475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost)           500 500  
Sport Package             2,000 2,000
Options (change) 13,260 11,880 7,090 0 0 26,400 22,900 18,850
Options (change) 12,331 11,047 6,593 0 0 24,045 20,855 17,170
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax -1,150 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 0 0 0
Total Price $100,935 $105,355 $144,515 $153,575 $205,025 $72,325 $73,875 $79,925
Total Invoice $93,850 $98,110 $134,670 $143,096 $190,945 $66,565 $68,020 $73,630

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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: $26,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,283
Model Year20102010201020102010201120112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T5T5T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$100,935$105,355$144,515$153,575$205,025$72,325$73,875$79,925
Adjustments for Features-2,450-2,550-5,925-7,925-7,950-30000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,485$102,805$138,590$145,650$197,075$72,025$73,875$79,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,320$40,105$47,165$98,590$0$1,850$7,900
Total Invoice$93,850$98,110$134,670$143,096$190,945$66,565$68,020$73,630
Adjustments for Features-2,278-2,375-5,521-7,384-7,404-27600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,572$95,735$129,149$135,712$183,541$66,289$68,020$73,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,163$37,577$44,140$91,969$0$1,731$7,341

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

Model Year20102010201020102010201120112011
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS400 HybridS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr 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$1200     
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250   
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$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$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat     $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40   
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$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$25   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0$0
Regenerative braking     $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200   
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325   
CD player     $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
Media drive     $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25      
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0   
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200   
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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$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$50   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$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$1000      
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0   
Total Value of Features$7,740$7,840$11,215$13,215$13,240$5,590$5,290$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$2,550$5,925$7,925$7,950$300$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,278-2,375-5,521-7,384-7,404-27600

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

Model Year20102011
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in116.9 in
Length206.5 in193.1 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,456 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Power decklid300Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested250081%
Total Not Requested60019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Special exterior trim0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested64023%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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 alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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