BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2015

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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: $52,725

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $8,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,220

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $8,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim525i530i550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $49,616 $55,242
Premium Package 2,000 1,800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 700      
Sport Package (AWD) 700        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 420 420
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 650 650
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575    
Satellite radio 595 595 595    
Xenon HID headlights 800   800    
Comfort seats   1,200 1,200    
Premium 1 Package       3,430 3,430
Parking Assist Package       1,290 1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Special order charge       250 250
Sport Package         870
Premium Package 1,820 1,640      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 635      
Sport Package (AWD) 635        
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 391 391
Proximity key 910 910 910 605 605
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525    
Satellite radio 540 540 540    
Xenon HID headlights 730   730    
Comfort seats   1,090 1,090    
Premium 1 Package       3,190 3,190
Parking Assist Package       1,200 1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670
Special order charge       233 233
Sport Package         809
Options (change) 9,530 9,030 7,330 6,760 7,630
Options (change) 8,670 8,215 6,670 6,289 7,098
Destination 695 695 695 925 925
Total Price $52,725 $56,525 $65,425 $61,035 $67,955
Total Invoice $48,220 $51,680 $59,780 $56,830 $63,265

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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 525i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,160
Model Year20062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim525i530i550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$52,725$56,525$65,425$61,035$67,955
Adjustments for Features0-550-550-3,705-4,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,725$55,975$64,875$57,330$63,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,250$12,150$0$6,095
Total Invoice$48,220$51,680$59,780$56,830$63,265
Adjustments for Features0-503-503-3,450-4,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,220$51,177$59,277$53,380$59,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,957$11,057$0$5,668

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

Model Year20062006200620152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim525i530i550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500$500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,725$3,725$6,880$7,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$550$3,705$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-503-3,450-4,217

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

Model Year20062015
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 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested152587%
Total Not Requested22513%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Comfort seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112552%
Total Not Requested104048%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

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

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 camera200No
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested112552%
Total Not Requested104048%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%

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