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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: $61,850

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,030

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $3,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim528i535i550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $47,800 $53,400 $62,700 $53,350 $59,400
Base Invoice $44,155 $49,310 $57,865 $49,616 $55,242
Premium Package 2,600 1,500      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Driver Assistance Package 1,900 1,900 1,200 2,800 2,800
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000    
App support 250 250 250    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575    
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500    
Lane departure warning 700 700 700    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720 720
Luxury Seating Package     1,300    
Parking Assist Package       1,290 1,290
Lighting Package       1,500 1,500
Premium 1 Package       3,430 3,430
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450 450
Proximity key       650 650
Premium Package 2,365 1,365      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Driver Assistance Package 1,730 1,730 1,090 2,604 2,604
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910    
App support 230 230 230    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525    
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455    
Lane departure warning 635 635 635    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670 670
Luxury Seating Package     1,185    
Parking Assist Package       1,200 1,200
Lighting Package       1,395 1,395
Premium 1 Package       3,190 3,190
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419 419
Proximity key       605 605
Options (change) 13,125 12,025 8,675 10,840 10,840
Options (change) 11,950 10,950 7,900 10,083 10,083
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $61,850 $66,350 $72,300 $65,115 $71,165
Total Invoice $57,030 $61,185 $66,690 $60,624 $66,250

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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 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,103
Model Year20132013201320152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim528i535i550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$61,850$66,350$72,300$65,115$71,165
Adjustments for Features-250-2500-1,850-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,600$66,100$72,300$63,265$68,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$10,700$0$5,650
Total Invoice$57,030$61,185$66,690$60,624$66,250
Adjustments for Features-231-2310-1,722-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,799$60,954$66,690$58,902$64,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,155$9,891$0$5,253

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

Model Year20132013201320152015
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim528i535i550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row   $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,700$5,700$5,450$7,300$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$250$0$1,850$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-231-2310-1,722-2,095

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

Model Year20132015
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length193.1 in185.0 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested141565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested141565%
Total Not Requested75035%

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