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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: $72,110

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $3,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,124

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $3,296

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim535dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,350 $50,490
Base Invoice $53,440 $46,956
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 2,950
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Premium Package 1,500  
Night vision 2,300 1,780
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,910
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 590
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Rear Seat Package   440
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Obstacle detection, rear   970
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,200
Sunshades, second row   380
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Heated second row seats   625
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 2,744
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095  
Premium Package 1,365  
Night vision 2,095 1,655
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,776
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 549
Wood trim, alternative type 985  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Rear Seat Package   409
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Obstacle detection, rear   902
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,116
Sunshades, second row   353
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Heated second row seats   581
Options (change) 17,555 20,745
Options (change) 15,985 19,293
Destination 995 875
Total Price $75,900 $72,110
Total Invoice $70,420 $67,124

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,649
Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim535dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG21/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17
Total Price$75,900$72,110
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,125$72,110
Total Invoice$70,420$67,124
Adjustments for Features-1,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,773$67,124

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

Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim535dE350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention $150
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,000$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6470

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

Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.1 in
Length193.4 in191.7 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,085 lb.4,059 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested171574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
Tires, run-flat150Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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