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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: $67,835

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $28,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,148

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $26,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM5E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $94,100 $56,590
Base Invoice $87,250 $52,629
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0 300
Premium 1 Package   4,000
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Appearance Package   1,270
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0 279
Premium 1 Package   3,720
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Appearance Package   1,181
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Options (change) 0 10,370
Options (change) 0 9,644
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $96,395 $67,835
Total Invoice $89,545 $63,148

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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: $27,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,468
Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
TrimM5E550
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine560hp V8402hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$96,395$67,835
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,395$67,835
Total Invoice$89,545$63,148
Adjustments for Features-9290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,616$63,148

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

Model Year20162012
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row $100
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Metal pedals $75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,225$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9290

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

Model Year20162012
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length193.4 in185.0 in
Width73.2 in70.3 in
Height57.6 in55.0 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested174075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100067%
Total Not Requested50033%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

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