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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: $123,725

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $115,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $114,420

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $108,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimAMG S65M5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $226,900 $94,100
Base Invoice $211,017 $87,250
Wood trim, alternative type 800 1,080
Ceramic brake rotors 8,950 9,250
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Executive Package   6,000
Night vision   2,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,200
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
265/35ZR20   1,300
Rear spoiler   0
Wood trim, alternative type 744 985
Ceramic brake rotors 8,324 8,420
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Executive Package   5,460
Night vision   2,095
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
265/35ZR20   1,185
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 9,750 27,330
Options (change) 9,068 24,875
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $239,675 $123,725
Total Invoice $223,110 $114,420

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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: $103,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,543
Model Year20172016
ModelS-Class5-Series
TrimAMG S65M5
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine621hp V12560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/22 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1940, 24600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20265/35-20
Total Price$239,675$123,725
Adjustments for Features-11,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$227,700$123,725
Total Invoice$223,110$114,420
Adjustments for Features-11,1470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$211,963$114,420

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

Model Year20172016
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
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row$450 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front row armrests$100 
Heated second row armrests$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Massage, second row seats$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$18,790$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,1470

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

Model Year20172016
ModelS-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in116.9 in
Length206.5 in193.4 in
Width74.8 in73.2 in
Height58.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,969 lb.4,387 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 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
265/35ZR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
265/35ZR20 tires200No
295/30ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested277595%
Total Not Requested1505%

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