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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: $62,985

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $9,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,644

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $7,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim550iE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $52,150
Base Invoice $57,220 $48,500
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 2,600 0
Cold Weather Package 1,450  
Convenience Package 1,700  
App support 250  
AWD 2,300 2,500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Heated second row seats   620
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Premium 1 Package   3,950
Special order charge   250
Heated steering wheel   250
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 2,365 0
Cold Weather Package 1,320  
Convenience Package 1,545  
App support 230  
AWD 2,115 2,325
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Heated second row seats   577
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Premium 1 Package   3,674
Special order charge   233
Heated steering wheel   233
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 9,150 9,910
Options (change) 8,370 9,219
Destination 895 925
Total Price $72,045 $62,985
Total Invoice $66,485 $58,644

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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: $10,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,819
Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim550iE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$72,045$62,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,045$61,935
Total Invoice$66,485$58,644
Adjustments for Features0-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,485$57,666

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

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim550iE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers$300 
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
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,700$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978

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

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in115.7 in
Length193.1 in193.8 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
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
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested160050%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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