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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: $55,425

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $7,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,115

BMW 5-Series 525i   
Difference: $7,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim525i530i550iM5E400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $43,500 $47,500 $58,500 $82,900 $54,200 $60,300
Base Invoice $40,200 $43,880 $54,000 $76,275 $50,406 $56,079
Premium Package 2,000 1,800        
Sport Package 2,500       2,500 870
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
HD radio 500 500 500 500    
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385 420 420
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio 595 595 595 595    
Xenon HID headlights 800   800 800    
Multi-Contour Seats   1,200 1,200      
Wood trim       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Premium 1 Package         3,880 3,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)         720 720
Special order charge         250 250
Premium Package 1,820 1,640        
Sport Package 2,275       2,325 809
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
HD radio 455 455 455 455    
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 350 391 391
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Satellite radio 540 540 540 540    
Xenon HID headlights 730   730 730    
Multi-Contour Seats   1,090 1,090      
Wood trim       0    
Rear spoiler       0    
Premium 1 Package         3,608 3,608
Metallic paint (extra cost)         670 670
Special order charge         233 233
Options (change) 11,230 8,930 7,930 4,330 7,770 6,140
Options (change) 10,220 8,125 7,215 3,940 7,227 5,711
Destination 695 695 695 695 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $55,425 $57,125 $67,125 $90,925 $62,895 $67,365
Total Invoice $51,115 $52,700 $61,910 $83,910 $58,558 $62,715

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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: $5,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,500
Model Year200720072007200720162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim525i530i550iM5E400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6S7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$55,425$57,125$67,125$90,925$62,895$67,365
Adjustments for Features-6500-400-2,515-2,730-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,775$57,125$66,725$88,410$60,165$64,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,350$11,950$33,635$0$3,970
Total Invoice$51,115$52,700$61,910$83,910$58,558$62,715
Adjustments for Features-5990-369-2,321-2,542-3,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,516$52,700$61,541$81,589$56,016$59,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,184$11,025$31,073$0$3,692

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

Model Year200720072007200720162016
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim525i530i550iM5E400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app    $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 $0$0
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row    $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Second-row low console    $100$100
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, remote   $200  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
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$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500     
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,225$3,575$3,975$6,090$6,305$6,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$400$2,515$2,730$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-5990-369-2,321-2,542-3,007

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

Model Year20072016
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
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR17 tires400No
Tires, run-flat150No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Total Requested110045%
Total Not Requested135055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Multi-Contour 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

Multi-Contour 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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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
Body kit0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137554%
Total Not Requested119046%

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
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137554%
Total Not Requested119046%

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