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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: $72,965

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $1,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,923

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5E400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,400 $57,100
Base Invoice $56,670 $53,103
Cold Weather Package 950  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
Premium Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 1,800  
Lane departure warning 700 875
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 1,910
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
App support 250  
Lighting Package   1,500
KEYLESS-GO Package   900
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Premium 1 Package   4,380
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Heated second row seats   625
Special order charge   250
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated steering wheel   490
Cold Weather Package 865  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
Premium Package 1,365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 1,640  
Lane departure warning 635 814
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 1,776
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
App support 230  
Lighting Package   1,395
KEYLESS-GO Package   837
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Premium 1 Package   4,073
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Heated second row seats   581
Special order charge   233
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated steering wheel   456
Options (change) 11,675 14,940
Options (change) 10,650 13,895
Destination 925 925
Total Price $74,000 $72,965
Total Invoice $68,245 $67,923

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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: $1,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $997
Model Year20132015
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$74,000$72,965
Adjustments for Features0-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,000$72,240
Total Invoice$68,245$67,923
Adjustments for Features0-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,245$67,248

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

Model Year20132015
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
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
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
Memory system, passenger seat $150
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$4,200$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-675

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

Model Year20132015
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

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?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested171560%
Total Not Requested115040%

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