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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,705

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $1,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,173

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675 $49,616 $55,242
Premium Package 2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900   2,800 2,800
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,300    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 575    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500 500    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 800 800 800 800 800 590 590
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550   720 720
Parking Assist Package           1,290 1,290
Lighting Package           1,500 1,500
Premium 1 Package           3,430 3,430
Cooled or ventilated front seats           450 450
Proximity key           650 650
Sport Package             870
Premium Package 2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Driver Assistance Package 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730   2,604 2,604
LED headlights 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,185    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 525    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455 455    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 730 730 730 730 730 549 549
Wood trim, alternative type 985 985 985 985 985    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500   670 670
Parking Assist Package           1,200 1,200
Lighting Package           1,395 1,395
Premium 1 Package           3,190 3,190
Cooled or ventilated front seats           419 419
Proximity key           605 605
Sport Package             809
Options (change) 15,605 14,505 14,505 14,605 9,555 11,430 12,300
Options (change) 14,210 13,210 13,210 13,300 8,705 10,632 11,441
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $66,800 $71,350 $72,850 $77,700 $76,850 $65,705 $72,625
Total Invoice $62,070 $66,265 $67,645 $72,105 $71,375 $61,173 $67,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $218
Model Year2016201620162016201620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$66,800$71,350$72,850$77,700$76,850$65,705$72,625
Adjustments for Features-1,200-1,200-1,200-1,200-1,1000-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,600$70,150$71,650$76,500$75,750$65,705$71,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$10,150$0$6,120
Total Invoice$62,070$66,265$67,645$72,105$71,375$61,173$67,608
Adjustments for Features-1,115-1,114-1,114-1,114-1,0220-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,955$65,151$66,531$70,991$70,353$61,173$66,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,196$5,576$10,036$9,398$0$5,690

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year2016201620162016201620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row     $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention     $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear     $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist     $400$400
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100  
Second-row low console     $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings     $75 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio     $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation     $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear     $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350   
Headlight washers     $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Metal pedals      $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim     $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels      $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,850$6,850$6,850$6,850$6,750$5,650$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,100$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,115-1,114-1,114-1,114-1,0220-745

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door)

Model Year20162015
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length193.4 in185.0 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-100200%
Total Not Requested50-100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-100200%
Total Not Requested50-100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested181584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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