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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: $74,345

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $32,147

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,420

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $30,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,400 $94,400 $141,450 $160,500 $222,000 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $87,792 $87,792 $131,549 $149,265 $206,460 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Premium Package 4,500 4,500       2,250 1,000  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800     1,350 1,350 3,500
Heated steering wheel 490 490            
Night vision 2,260 2,260 2,260     2,600 2,600 2,600
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990     1,300 1,300  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650     2,200 2,200 2,200
Around view cameras 900 900 900     800 800  
Heated second row seats 620 620 620          
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
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 Package 4,185 4,185       2,050 910  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604     1,230 1,230 3,185
Heated steering wheel 456 456            
Night vision 2,102 2,102 2,102     2,365 2,365 2,365
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921     1,185 1,185  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465     2,000 2,000 2,000
Around view cameras 837 837 837     730 730  
Heated second row seats 577 577 577          
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
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) 15,210 15,210 10,220 0 0 26,550 25,300 17,350
Options (change) 14,147 14,147 9,506 0 0 24,195 23,055 15,790
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0 0 0
Total Price $110,535 $106,492 $152,595 $163,125 $225,025 $74,345 $78,695 $80,245
Total Invoice $102,864 $98,821 $141,980 $151,890 $209,485 $68,420 $72,430 $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: $26,232
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,908
Model Year20152015201520152015201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 24180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$110,535$106,492$152,595$163,125$225,025$74,345$78,695$80,245
Adjustments for Features-6,040-6,365-8,840-15,390-16,190-450-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,495$100,127$143,755$147,735$208,835$73,895$78,245$80,245
Cost Above Minimum$4,368$0$43,628$47,608$108,708$0$4,350$6,350
Total Invoice$102,864$98,821$141,980$151,890$209,485$68,420$72,430$73,905
Adjustments for Features-5,621-5,907-8,225-14,330-15,072-414-4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,243$92,914$133,755$137,560$194,413$68,006$72,016$73,905
Cost Above Minimum$4,329$0$40,841$44,646$101,499$0$4,010$5,899

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

Model Year20152015201520152015201220122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S550 Plug-in HybridS63 AMGS600S65 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700     
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100   
Eco accelerator $100      
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300  $300
Sunshades, second row     $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0$0
Animal detection, night$50$50$50$50$50   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200   
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150   
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100   
Wide-view front camera     $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40   
Console with shifter     $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200   
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50   
Rear air vents$100$100$100     
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125$125$125
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0      
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250   
Radar-based brake regeneration $200      
Raised top speed limiter     $0$0 
Regenerative braking     $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0$0 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0   
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200   
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0       
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Sunroof     $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325   
CD player     $125$125$125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225   
Voice control for external devices     $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100 $100   
Compass$0$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Headlight washers     $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25      
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Xenon HID headlights     $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450   
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200   
Door sill trim plates     $100$100$100
Folding second row seats     $300$300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100$100   
Heated second row armrests   $100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250$250$250
Leather headliner    $1000   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150$150$150
Massage, second row seats   $150$150   
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150   
Metal pedals  $75 $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225   
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250   
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75   
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500   
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150   
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25   
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000     
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350$350$350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200 
Polished alloy wheels    $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,940$13,265$15,740$22,290$23,090$7,350$7,350$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,040$6,365$8,840$15,390$16,190$450$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,621-5,907-8,225-14,330-15,072-414-4140

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

Model Year20152012
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 Weight4,774 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 Plug-in Hybrid

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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 controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
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 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 controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
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)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%
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 controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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