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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: $99,030

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $130,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $91,400

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $122,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimAMG S65M5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $226,900 $83,900
Base Invoice $211,017 $77,370
M Multi-Function Sport Seats   1,900
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Heated second row seats   350
HD radio   350
Rear side airbags   385
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,200
Wood trim   0
Heated steering wheel   200
Power door closers   600
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
M Multi-Function Sport Seats   1,730
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Heated second row seats   320
HD radio   315
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   910
Head-up display (HUD)   1,010
Wood trim   0
Heated steering wheel   180
Power door closers   545
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 0 11,305
Options (change) 0 10,205
Destination 925 825
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000
Total Price $229,925 $99,030
Total Invoice $214,042 $91,400

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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: $111,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $104,149
Model Year20172008
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimAMG S65M5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-19
Total Price$229,925$99,030
Adjustments for Features-19,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$210,060$99,030
Total Invoice$214,042$91,400
Adjustments for Features-18,4930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$195,549$91,400

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

Model Year20172008
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimAMG S65M5
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
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
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Night vision$1750 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber engine cover$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
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 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
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 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power legrest, right second row seat$500 
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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$26,230$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$19,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18,4930

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

Model Year20172008
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 Weight4,969 lb.4,089 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 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.0 ft3

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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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