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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: $72,800

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $36,142

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,245

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $32,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65530i540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $89,838 $89,838 $134,571 $158,798 $211,017 $48,295 $53,180
Premium Package 4,500 4,500       2,300 1,950
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250        
Heated steering wheel 490 490          
Night vision 2,260 2,260 2,260     2,300 2,300
Wood trim, alternative type 800 800 800 800 800 1,080 1,080
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650 2,650 2,650     2,200 2,200
Around view cameras 900 900 900        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620        
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990        
Driver Assistance Plus II           1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package           1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package           1,400 1,400
Sunshade, rear, power           575 575
Luxury Seating Package           1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000 1,000
Lighting Package           1,050  
Cold Weather Package           800 800
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000  
Power door closers           600 600
Upholstered instrument panel           500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)           700 700
Premium Package 4,185 4,185       2,115 1,795
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093        
Heated steering wheel 456 456          
Night vision 2,102 2,102 2,102     2,115 2,115
Wood trim, alternative type 744 744 744 744 744 995 995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465 2,465 2,465     2,025 2,025
Around view cameras 837 837 837        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577        
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921        
Driver Assistance Plus II           1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package           1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package           1,290 1,290
Sunshade, rear, power           530 530
Luxury Seating Package           1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery           920 920
Lighting Package           965  
Cold Weather Package           735 735
Adaptive dampers - electrical           920  
Power door closers           550 550
Upholstered instrument panel           460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)           645 645
Options (change) 15,460 15,460 10,470 800 800 20,605 18,205
Options (change) 14,380 14,380 9,739 744 744 18,955 16,750
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0 0
Total Price $112,985 $108,942 $156,095 $174,175 $230,725 $72,800 $75,650
Total Invoice $105,143 $101,100 $145,235 $162,167 $214,786 $68,245 $70,925

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,517
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65530i540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$112,985$108,942$156,095$174,175$230,725$72,800$75,650
Adjustments for Features-2,900-3,025-5,500-12,050-12,500-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,085$105,917$150,595$162,125$218,225$72,300$75,650
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$44,678$56,208$112,308$0$3,350
Total Invoice$105,143$101,100$145,235$162,167$214,786$68,245$70,925
Adjustments for Features-2,699-2,807-5,117-11,219-11,636-4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$102,444$98,293$140,118$150,948$203,150$67,776$70,925
Cost Above Minimum$4,151$0$41,825$52,655$104,857$0$3,149

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65530i540i
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware     $1000$1000
Eco accelerator $100     
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving     $100$100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Sunshades, second row     $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
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 detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Evasive maneuver assist     $200$200
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Side collision intervention     $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250  
Radar-based brake regeneration $200     
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0$0
Body kit  $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0
Aux input     $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD player     $125$125
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25  
S Voice support     $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Text dictation     $50$50
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Voice recorder     $0$0
Wireless charging station     $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25   
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Folding second row seats     $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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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 seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150  
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
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 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000    
Alloy wheels$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  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,590$10,715$13,190$19,740$20,190$8,190$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$3,025$5,500$12,050$12,500$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,699-2,807-5,117-11,219-11,636-4690

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

Model Year20172017
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 Weight4,664 lb.3,747 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 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested82531%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested185069%
Total Not Requested82531%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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