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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: $73,045

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $35,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,235

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $33,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $86,397 $129,735 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Premium 1 Package 4,500        
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,350 1,350 3,500
Heated steering wheel 490        
Night vision 2,260 2,260 2,600 2,600 2,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,200 2,200 2,200
Around view cameras 900 900 800 800  
Heated second row seats 620 620      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450 1,450
M Sport Package     4,800 4,800  
Luxury Seating Package     2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package     2,250 1,000  
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500  
App support     250 250 250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550  
Convenience Package         1,700
Premium 1 Package 4,185        
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,230 1,230 3,185
Heated steering wheel 456        
Night vision 2,102 2,102 2,365 2,365 2,365
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,000 2,000 2,000
Around view cameras 837 837 730 730  
Heated second row seats 577 577      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320 1,320
M Sport Package     4,370 4,370  
Luxury Seating Package     2,185 2,185 2,185
Premium Package     2,050 910  
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475  
App support     230 230 230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500  
Convenience Package         1,545
Options (change) 14,220 9,230 25,250 24,000 17,350
Options (change) 13,226 8,585 23,010 21,870 15,790
Destination 925 925 895 895 895
Total Price $108,045 $149,655 $73,045 $77,395 $80,245
Total Invoice $100,548 $139,245 $67,235 $71,245 $73,905

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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: $29,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,342
Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8577hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$108,045$149,655$73,045$77,395$80,245
Adjustments for Features-5,440-7,590-100-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,605$142,065$72,945$77,295$80,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$39,460$0$4,350$7,300
Total Invoice$100,548$139,245$67,235$71,245$73,905
Adjustments for Features-5,063-7,062-92-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,485$132,183$67,143$71,153$73,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,698$0$4,010$6,762

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

Model Year20142014201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300  $300
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Animal detection, night$50$50   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust $250   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler $200   
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300   
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,190$14,340$6,850$6,850$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,440$7,590$100$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,063-7,062-92-920

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

Model Year20142012
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in116.9 in
Length206.5 in193.1 in
Width74.8 in73.2 in
Height58.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested175065%
Total Not Requested92535%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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