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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: $97,455

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $6,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $90,070

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $6,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,700 $101,700
Base Invoice $79,025 $94,581
Folding second row seats 475  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Rear spoiler 0  
Proximity key 1,000  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 385 420
Heated second row seats 350 625
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Special order charge   250
Sunshades, second row   380
Folding second row seats 430  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Rear spoiler 0  
Proximity key 910  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 350 391
Heated second row seats 320 581
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Special order charge   233
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 7,880 1,675
Options (change) 7,170 1,558
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $97,455 $104,300
Total Invoice $90,070 $97,064

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,838
Model Year20102016
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10577hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$97,455$104,300
Adjustments for Features0-5,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,455$98,760
Total Invoice$90,070$97,064
Adjustments for Features0-5,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$90,070$91,908

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

Model Year20102016
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,725$10,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,156

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

Model Year20102016
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in113.2 in
Length191.1 in192.1 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.4,431 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft316.4 ft3

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