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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: $70,820

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $31,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,425

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $29,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132013201320172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,350 $93,000 $95,000 $140,000 $160,300 $212,000 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $85,886 $86,490 $88,350 $130,200 $149,079 $197,160 $48,295 $53,180
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,950 2,950 2,950        
Night vision 1,780 1,780 1,780 1,780     2,300 2,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,450 2,450 2,450 2,450     2,200 2,200
Heated steering wheel 490 490 490 0   0    
Sunshades, second row, power 750 750 750          
Driver Assistance Plus II             1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package             1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package             1,400 1,400
Premium Package             2,300 1,950
Sunshade, rear, power             575 575
Luxury Seating Package             1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery             1,000 1,000
Cold Weather Package             800 800
Adaptive dampers - electrical             1,000  
Power door closers             600 600
Upholstered instrument panel             500 500
Temporary spare tire             150 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)             700 700
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,744 2,744 2,744        
Night vision 1,655 1,655 1,655 1,655     2,115 2,115
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,278 2,278 2,278 2,278     2,025 2,025
Heated steering wheel 456 456 456 0   0    
Sunshades, second row, power 698 698 698          
Driver Assistance Plus II             1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package             1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package             1,290 1,290
Premium Package             2,115 1,795
Sunshade, rear, power             530 530
Luxury Seating Package             1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery             920 920
Cold Weather Package             735 735
Adaptive dampers - electrical             920  
Power door closers             550 550
Upholstered instrument panel             460 460
Temporary spare tire             140 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)             645 645
Options (change) 8,370 8,420 8,420 7,180 0 0 18,625 17,275
Options (change) 7,784 7,831 7,831 6,677 0 0 17,135 15,895
Destination 905 905 905 905 905 905 995 995
Gas Tax 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,600 2,100 0 0
Total Price $102,625 $103,325 $105,325 $149,085 $163,805 $215,005 $70,820 $74,720
Total Invoice $95,575 $96,226 $98,086 $138,782 $152,584 $200,165 $66,425 $70,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,367
Model Year20132013201320132013201320172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6 H240hp V6 D429hp V8536hp V8510hp V12621hp V12248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T5T5T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 141200, 151200, 15205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20255/45-19255/35-20245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$102,625$103,325$105,325$149,085$163,805$215,005$70,820$74,720
Adjustments for Features-50-1,7500-3,625-6,075-6,175-1,275-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,575$101,575$105,325$145,460$157,730$208,830$69,545$73,495
Cost Above Minimum$1,000$0$3,750$43,885$56,155$107,255$0$3,950
Total Invoice$95,575$96,226$98,086$138,782$152,584$200,165$66,425$70,070
Adjustments for Features-47-1,6300-3,374-5,659-5,749-1,196-1,149
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,528$94,596$98,086$135,408$146,925$194,416$65,229$68,921
Cost Above Minimum$932$0$3,490$40,812$52,329$99,820$0$3,692

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

Model Year20132013201320132013201320172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimS400 HybridS350 BlueTECS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0$0$0
AWD $1700      
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware      $1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate      $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving      $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app      $25$25
Semi-automated parking system      $500$500
Sunshades, second row      $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Animal detection, night      $50$50
Around view cameras      $500$500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100$100
Evasive maneuver assist      $200$200
Knee airbag, driver      $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger      $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lane keeping assist      $400$400
Pedestrian detection      $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Side collision intervention      $200$200
Tires, run-flat      $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera      $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter      $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150  $150$150
Regenerative braking      $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters      $0$0
Body kit   $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25 $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity      $0$0
App support      $0$0
Aux input      $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming      $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player      $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Handwriting recognition      $200$200
In-vehicle Internet      $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Media drive      $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years      $0$0
S Voice support      $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription      $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support      $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Text dictation      $50$50
Traffic + travel information      $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port      $25$25
Voice control for external devices      $0$0
Voice recorder      $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50$50
Wireless charging station      $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Chronometer   $100 $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)      $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable      $150$150
LED headlights       $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only      $750 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Folding second row seats      $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150$150
Massage, second row seats    $150$150  
Memory system, second row seats    $150$150  
Metal pedals   $75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225$225  
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$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats    $150$150  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats    $150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat      $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat      $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats    $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel      $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   $500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000     
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,840$11,540$9,790$13,415$15,865$15,965$11,065$11,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$1,750$0$3,625$6,075$6,175$1,275$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-1,6300-3,374-5,659-5,749-1,196-1,149

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

Model Year20132017
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in117.1 in
Length206.5 in194.6 in
Width73.7 in73.5 in
Height58.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,631 lb.3,747 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 Hip Room59.9 in0.0 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 Hip Room59.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 Hybrid

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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S350 BlueTEC

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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

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%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80038%
Total Not Requested130062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80038%
Total Not Requested130062%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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