BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2014

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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: $66,825

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $24,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,214

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $22,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM5E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $83,900 $59,000
Base Invoice $77,370 $54,870
Folding second row seats 475  
HD radio 350  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 400  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Rear side airbags 385 420
Proximity key 1,000 650
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 1 Package   3,270
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Special order charge   250
Folding second row seats 430  
HD radio 315  
Wood trim 0  
iPod integration 365  
Rear spoiler 0 279
Rear side airbags 350 391
Proximity key 910 605
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 1 Package   3,041
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Special order charge   233
Options (change) 3,780 6,900
Options (change) 3,435 6,419
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $91,505 $66,825
Total Invoice $84,630 $62,214

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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: $26,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,036
Model Year20082014
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM5E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$91,505$66,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,505$65,085
Total Invoice$84,630$62,214
Adjustments for Features0-1,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,630$60,594

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

Model Year20082014
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 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
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$5,050$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,620

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

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,089 lb.3,773 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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested137565%
Total Not Requested74035%
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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