BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012

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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: $66,985

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $21,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,358

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $18,367

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM5E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $81,200 $56,590
Base Invoice $74,070 $52,629
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Folding second row seats 475  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Rear side airbags 385 420
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio 595  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Folding second row seats 430  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0 279
Rear side airbags 350 391
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio 540  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 3,255 9,520
Options (change) 2,960 8,854
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $88,150 $66,985
Total Invoice $80,725 $62,358

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,870
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM5E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$88,150$66,985
Adjustments for Features0-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,150$65,370
Total Invoice$80,725$62,358
Adjustments for Features0-1,503
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,725$60,855

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

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM5E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,503

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

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in185.0 in
Width72.7 in70.3 in
Height57.8 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.9 ft3

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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135058%
Total Not Requested96542%

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