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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: $73,415

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $3,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,342

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $2,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5E400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,950 $57,100
Base Invoice $56,255 $53,103
Premium Package 2,300  
Luxury Seating Package 1,900  
Cold Weather Package 1,050  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Sport Package 3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,910
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Around view cameras 800  
App support 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   1,500
Lane departure warning   875
KEYLESS-GO Package   900
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Premium 1 Package   4,380
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated steering wheel   490
Premium Package 2,095  
Luxury Seating Package 1,730  
Cold Weather Package 955  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Sport Package 2,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,776
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Around view cameras 730  
App support 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   1,395
Lane departure warning   814
KEYLESS-GO Package   837
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Premium 1 Package   4,073
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated steering wheel   456
Options (change) 14,750 15,390
Options (change) 13,450 14,314
Destination 895 925
Total Price $76,595 $73,415
Total Invoice $70,600 $68,342

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,374
Model Year20122015
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5E400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I4 H302hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG24/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17
Total Price$76,595$73,415
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,595$73,290
Total Invoice$70,600$68,342
Adjustments for Features0-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,600$68,226

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

Model Year20122015
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5E400 Hybrid
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,800$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116

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

Model Year20122015
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.2 in
Length193.1 in192.1 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,365 lb.4,189 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 Legroom36.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested15013%
Total Not Requested100087%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested171560%
Total Not Requested115040%

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