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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: $99,680

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $6,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $92,095

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $6,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142010
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS550M5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $85,700
Base Invoice $86,397 $79,025
Premium 1 Package 4,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 3,500
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950  
Power rear seats 1,515  
Heated steering wheel 490 200
Heated second row seats 620 350
Sunshade, rear, power   575
M Multi-Function Sport Seats   1,900
Wood trim   0
Auto-dimming headlights   250
HD radio   350
Rear side airbags   385
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   1,000
Power door closers   600
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium 1 Package 4,185  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 3,185
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884  
Power rear seats 1,409  
Heated steering wheel 456 180
Heated second row seats 577 320
Sunshade, rear, power   525
M Multi-Function Sport Seats   1,730
Wood trim   0
Auto-dimming headlights   230
HD radio   315
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   910
Power door closers   545
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 12,525 10,105
Options (change) 11,650 9,195
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $106,350 $99,680
Total Invoice $98,972 $92,095

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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: $665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,289
Model Year20142010
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS550M5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$106,350$99,680
Adjustments for Features-6,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,345$99,680
Total Invoice$98,972$92,095
Adjustments for Features-5,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,384$92,095

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

Model Year20142010
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS550M5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
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
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 
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$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 tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,380$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5880

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

Model Year20142010
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 Weight4,730 lb.3,506 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested135050%
Total Not Requested132550%
Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested1650100%
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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