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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: $11,437

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,614

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $11,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesB-Class
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5B250e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $39,900
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $37,107
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Luxury Design 500 500 500 0      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550     720
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300 300 300  
Wood trim         0 0 325
Heated front seats         500    
Sunroof           0  
Obstacle detection, rear             970
Premium 3 Package             5,500
Interior Package             2,250
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115      
Luxury Design 460 460 460 0      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645 645 645    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505     670
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275 275 275  
Wood trim         0 0 302
Heated front seats         455    
Sunroof           0  
Obstacle detection, rear             902
Premium 3 Package             5,115
Interior Package             2,093
Options (change) 5,800 5,800 4,350 3,850 1,500 300 9,765
Options (change) 5,335 5,335 4,000 3,540 1,375 275 9,082
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 -7,500
Total Price $59,195 $54,527 $63,045 $66,845 $75,895 $104,895 $43,090
Total Invoice $55,740 $51,072 $59,335 $62,875 $71,310 $98,370 $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: $9,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,229
Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesB-Class
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5B250e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8177hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$59,195$54,527$63,045$66,845$75,895$104,895$43,090
Adjustments for Features-2,455-2,380-2,455-4,405-6,580-7,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,740$52,147$60,590$62,440$69,315$97,265$43,090
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,293$17,168$45,118$0
Total Invoice$55,740$51,072$59,335$62,875$71,310$98,370$39,614
Adjustments for Features-2,312-2,229-2,311-4,143-6,182-7,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,428$48,843$57,024$58,732$65,128$91,215$39,614
Cost Above Minimum$4,585$0$8,181$9,889$16,285$42,372$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018201820182017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesB-Class
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5B250e
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic      $800
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
4WD     $1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Forward collision warning      $200
Hill descent control   $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$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$50 
Cargo cover      $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter      $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)      $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Electrically heated windshield      $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger      $750
28 kWh battery pack      $0
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500 
Radar-based brake regeneration      $200
Regeneration paddles      $100
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support      $100
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100 $100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot      $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation      $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot      $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear      $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray tables, second row      $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates      $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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 
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,080$8,005$8,080$10,030$12,205$13,255$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,455$2,380$2,455$4,405$6,580$7,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,312-2,229-2,311-4,143-6,182-7,1550

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

Model Year20182017
Model5-SeriesB-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.1 in106.3 in
Length194.6 in171.6 in
Width73.5 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in61.3 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.7 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.751.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50053%
Total Not Requested45047%

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 support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested201572%
Total Not Requested80028%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Total Requested1550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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