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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: $89,925

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $51,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,345

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $48,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,500 $81,200
Base Invoice $129,735 $74,070
Heated second row seats 620 350
M Multi-Function Sport Seats   1,900
Xenon HID headlights   800
Rear side airbags   385
Satellite radio   595
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Heated second row seats 577 320
M Multi-Function Sport Seats   1,730
Xenon HID headlights   730
Rear side airbags   350
Satellite radio   540
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 620 5,030
Options (change) 577 4,580
Destination 925 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $141,045 $89,925
Total Invoice $131,237 $82,345

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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: $42,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,443
Model Year20142006
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-19
Total Price$141,045$89,925
Adjustments for Features-9,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$131,965$89,925
Total Invoice$131,237$82,345
Adjustments for Features-8,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,788$82,345

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

Model Year20142006
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,655$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,4490

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

Model Year20142006
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.7 in
Length206.5 in191.1 in
Width74.8 in72.7 in
Height58.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Multi-Function Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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