Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2014 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2018

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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: $117,675

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $37,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $110,095

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $34,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $139,500 $102,600
Base Invoice $129,735 $96,100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450 3,500
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950  
Power rear seats 1,515  
Night vision 2,260 2,300
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700  
Wood trim, alternative type 800 1,080
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,200
Heated second row seats 620  
Around view cameras 900  
Executive Package   4,000
Sunroof   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139 3,185
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884  
Power rear seats 1,409  
Night vision 2,102 2,115
Painted brake calipers (optional) 658  
Wood trim, alternative type 744 995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,025
Heated second row seats 577  
Around view cameras 837  
Executive Package   3,680
Sunroof   0
Options (change) 14,845 13,080
Options (change) 13,815 12,000
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $155,270 $117,675
Total Invoice $144,475 $110,095

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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: $37,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,203
Model Year20142018
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine577hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20275/40-19
Total Price$155,270$117,675
Adjustments for Features-1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$155,080$117,675
Total Invoice$144,475$110,095
Adjustments for Features-1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$144,298$110,095

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

Model Year20142018
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimS63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Sunshades, second row $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Gesture control system $100
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$9,815$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1770

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

Model Year20142018
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in117.1 in
Length206.5 in194.6 in
Width74.8 in73.5 in
Height58.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,806 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
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
Power door closers300Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested220081%
Total Not Requested50019%

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