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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,845

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $26,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,760

BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i   
Difference: $25,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoE-Class
Trim535i550iE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $57,000 $66,000 $91,500
Base Invoice $52,620 $60,900 $85,095
Luxury Seating Package 1,500 1,500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700 2,700  
Night vision 2,600 2,600 1,780
Driver Assistance Package 1,350   2,950
M Sport Package 4,800    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 1,910
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Convenience Package   1,700  
Sport Package   1,200  
Premium 1 Package     2,120
Premium 2 Package     2,000
Luxury Seating Package 1,365 1,365  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455 2,455  
Night vision 2,365 2,365 1,655
Driver Assistance Package 1,230   2,744
M Sport Package 4,370    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 1,776
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Convenience Package   1,545  
Sport Package   1,090  
Premium 1 Package     1,972
Premium 2 Package     1,860
Options (change) 18,950 14,800 10,760
Options (change) 17,245 13,460 10,007
Destination 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $76,845 $82,695 $103,135
Total Invoice $70,760 $76,255 $95,977

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,109
Model Year201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoE-Class
Trim535i550iE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine300hp I6400hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$76,845$82,695$103,135
Adjustments for Features-500-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,795$82,695$101,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,900$0
Total Invoice$70,760$76,255$95,977
Adjustments for Features-460-1,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,714$76,255$94,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,541$0

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

Model Year201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoE-Class
Trim535i550iE63 AMG
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers $300 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot collision prevention  $150
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo area partition net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,500$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments-460-1,154

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

Model Year20122012
Model5-Series Gran TurismoE-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase120.7 in113.2 in
Length196.8 in192.7 in
Width74.8 in73.0 in
Height61.4 in58.9 in
Curb Weight4,642 lb.4,060 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft320.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft357.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85054%
Total Not Requested72546%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
275/40YR19 tires200No
245/45YR19 tires200No
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested130058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40055%
Total Not Requested32545%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested90064%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested126586%
Total Not Requested20014%
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, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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