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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,955

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $27,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,756

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $24,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
Model5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
TrimM5E300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $52,150 $72,400
Base Invoice $74,070 $48,500 $67,332
Wood trim 0   0
Folding second row seats 475    
Rear side airbags 385 420 420
Satellite radio 595    
Heated second row seats 350 620 620
Rear spoiler 0    
Proximity key 1,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Second rear spoiler   300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Premium 1 Package   3,950  
Special order charge   250  
Wood trim 0   0
Folding second row seats 430    
Rear side airbags 350 391 391
Satellite radio 540    
Heated second row seats 320 577 577
Rear spoiler 0    
Proximity key 910    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Second rear spoiler   279  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Premium 1 Package   3,674  
Special order charge   233  
Options (change) 3,605 7,880 1,760
Options (change) 3,280 7,331 1,638
Destination 695 925 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0
Total Price $88,500 $60,955 $75,085
Total Invoice $81,045 $56,756 $69,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,120
Model Year200620172017
Model5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
TrimM5E300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10241hp I4396hp V6
TransmissionS7T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19x-245/40-19
Total Price$88,500$60,955$75,085
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-6,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,500$57,915$68,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,180
Total Invoice$81,045$56,756$69,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,831-6,507
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,045$53,925$63,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,463

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

Model Year200620172017
Model5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
TrimM5E300AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Second rear spoiler $150 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer  $100
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,375$7,415$11,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,040$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,831-6,507

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

Model Year20062017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in115.7 in
Length191.1 in193.8 in
Width72.7 in73.7 in
Height57.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,793 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130041%
Total Not Requested190059%

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