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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: $79,165

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $20,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,689

Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43   
Difference: $18,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,700 $72,400
Base Invoice $79,025 $67,332
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
Folding second row seats 475  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Rear side airbags 385 420
Heated second row seats 350 620
Wood trim 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 2 Package   3,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunshades, second row   380
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
Folding second row seats 430  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Rear side airbags 350 391
Heated second row seats 320 577
Wood trim 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 2 Package   3,441
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 9,780 5,840
Options (change) 8,900 5,432
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $99,355 $79,165
Total Invoice $91,800 $73,689

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,012
Model Year20102017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10396hp V6
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$99,355$79,165
Adjustments for Features0-6,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,355$72,825
Total Invoice$91,800$73,689
Adjustments for Features0-5,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,800$67,788

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

Model Year20102017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5AMG E43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
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
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,600$11,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,901

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

Model Year20102017
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 Weight4,089 lb.4,145 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
BMW 5-Series M5

M Multi-Function Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Total Requested102553%
Total Not Requested90047%

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