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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: $81,350

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $23,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,425

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $22,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $91,000 $62,100
Base Invoice $84,630 $57,810
Premium 2 Package 3,630  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,900
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Wood trim, alternative type 325 1,080
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,200
Sunshades, second row, power 750  
Premium Package   1,500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Cold Weather Package   950
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Semi-automated parking system   500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   800
Power door closers   600
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Premium 2 Package 3,376  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,730
Night vision 1,655 2,095
Wood trim, alternative type 302 985
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,000
Sunshades, second row, power 698  
Premium Package   1,365
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095
Cold Weather Package   865
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Semi-automated parking system   455
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   730
Power door closers   545
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 11,885 18,255
Options (change) 11,053 16,620
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $104,760 $81,350
Total Invoice $97,558 $75,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,528
Model Year20112016
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$104,760$81,350
Adjustments for Features-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,110$81,350
Total Invoice$97,558$75,425
Adjustments for Features-6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$96,953$75,425

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

Model Year20112016
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS400 HYBRIDActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
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
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,040$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6050

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

Model Year20112016
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in116.9 in
Length206.5 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height58.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,474 lb.4,365 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 in35.3 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
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 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
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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