BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2017

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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: $68,215

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $33,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,508

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $30,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $52,150
Base Invoice $83,165 $48,500
Executive Package 5,500  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Second rear spoiler   300
Premium 2 Package   7,650
designo Edition   4,900
Heated steering wheel   250
Heated second row seats   620
Special order charge   250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Executive Package 5,005  
Wood trim 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Second rear spoiler   279
Premium 2 Package   7,115
designo Edition   4,557
Heated steering wheel   233
Heated second row seats   577
Special order charge   233
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 9,000 15,140
Options (change) 8,190 14,083
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $101,425 $68,215
Total Invoice $93,580 $63,508

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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: $34,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,073
Model Year20132017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19x-
Total Price$101,425$68,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,425$67,140
Total Invoice$93,580$63,508
Adjustments for Features0-1,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,580$62,507

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

Model Year20132017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
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, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Second rear spoiler $150
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote$200 
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
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 
Adaptive headlights $200
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Rapid-heating front seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,325$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,001

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

Model Year20132017
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 Weight3,815 lb.3,793 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 M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power door closers300No
Total Requested172557%
Total Not Requested130043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested237546%
Total Not Requested275054%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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