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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: $76,060

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $4,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,817

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $3,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5E400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,400 $55,800
Base Invoice $56,670 $51,894
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 2,950
Premium Package 1,500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200  
Night vision 2,600 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  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   660
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Sunshades, second row   380
Special order charge   250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Heated second row seats   625
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 2,744
Premium Package 1,365  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095  
Night vision 2,365 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  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat   614
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Sunshades, second row   353
Special order charge   250
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Heated second row seats   581
Options (change) 18,155 19,355
Options (change) 16,530 18,018
Destination 925 905
Total Price $80,480 $76,060
Total Invoice $74,125 $70,817

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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: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,949
Model Year20142013
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5E400 Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I4 H302hp V6 H
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-17
Total Price$80,480$76,060
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,005$76,060
Total Invoice$74,125$70,817
Adjustments for Features-1,3590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,766$70,817

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

Model Year20142013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50 
Around view cameras$500 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure collision mitigation$50 
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
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$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
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,100$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3590

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

Model Year20142013
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 Weight4,365 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 Legroom35.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

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%
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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested186576%
Total Not Requested60024%

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