BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2013

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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: $67,125

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $26,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,490

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $23,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM5E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $85,500 $57,960
Base Invoice $78,840 $53,903
Folding second row seats 475  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Rear side airbags 385 420
Proximity key 1,000  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   3,400
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Folding second row seats 430  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0 279
Rear side airbags 350 391
Proximity key 910  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   3,162
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Options (change) 4,030 8,260
Options (change) 3,665 7,682
Destination 825 905
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $93,355 $67,125
Total Invoice $86,330 $62,490

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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: $27,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,018
Model Year20092013
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$93,355$67,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,355$65,860
Total Invoice$86,330$62,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,330$61,312

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

Model Year20092013
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
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row$125 
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
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$4,350$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,178

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

Model Year20092013
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 Weight4,089 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Total Requested152567%
Total Not Requested74033%

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