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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: $70,445

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $38,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,870

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $36,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim528i535i550iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $101,700
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $94,581
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500 2,800
M Sport Package 4,800 4,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,910
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
App support 250 250 250  
Around view cameras 800 800   800
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Convenience Package     1,700  
Sport Package     2,600  
Heated second row seats       625
Sunshades, second row       380
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185 2,604
M Sport Package 4,370 4,370    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,776
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455  
Proximity key 910 910    
App support 230 230 230  
Around view cameras 730 730   744
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Convenience Package     1,545  
Sport Package     2,365  
Heated second row seats       581
Sunshades, second row       353
Options (change) 22,650 21,400 17,850 6,515
Options (change) 20,645 19,505 16,265 6,058
Destination 895 895 895 925
Total Price $70,445 $74,795 $80,745 $109,140
Total Invoice $64,870 $68,880 $74,380 $101,564

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,436
Model Year2012201220122016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim528i535i550iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$70,445$74,795$80,745$109,140
Adjustments for Features00-700-5,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,445$74,795$80,045$103,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$9,600$0
Total Invoice$64,870$68,880$74,380$101,564
Adjustments for Features00-645-5,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,870$68,880$73,735$96,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$8,865$0

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

Model Year2012201220122016
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim528i535i550iAMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,450$5,150$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$700$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments00-645-5,258

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

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,815 lb.3,826 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 528i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
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 wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

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