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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz B-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,090

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $12,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,614

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $11,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesB-Class
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iB250e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $39,900
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $37,107
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   720
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000   1,000  
App support 250 250 250 250  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear         970
Premium 3 Package         5,500
Interior Package         2,250
Wood trim         325
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Premium Package 2,050 910 2,095    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   670
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Proximity key 910 910   910  
App support 230 230 230 230  
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear         902
Premium 3 Package         5,115
Interior Package         2,093
Wood trim         302
Options (change) 7,725 6,475 4,450 3,075 9,765
Options (change) 7,035 5,895 4,055 2,800 9,082
Destination 895 895 895 895 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $55,520 $59,870 $66,295 $65,970 $43,090
Total Invoice $51,260 $55,270 $61,205 $60,915 $39,614

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,526
Model Year20122012201220122017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesB-Class
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iB250e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8177hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$55,520$59,870$66,295$65,970$43,090
Adjustments for Features-150-150-1500-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,370$59,720$66,145$65,970$43,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,775$10,600$0
Total Invoice$51,260$55,270$61,205$60,915$39,614
Adjustments for Features-138-138-1380-18
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,122$55,132$61,067$60,915$39,596
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$9,945$9,793$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesB-Class
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iB250e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Forward collision warning    $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover    $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield    $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750
28 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150
Radar-based brake regeneration    $200
Regeneration paddles    $100
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable    $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray tables, second row    $150
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$5,805$5,805$5,805$5,655$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$150$150$0$20
Value of Feature Adjustments-138-138-1380-18

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

Model Year20122017
Model5-SeriesB-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in171.6 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in61.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.451.4 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 decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

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 decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested151554%
Total Not Requested130046%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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