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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: $69,420

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,627

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim530i540i540dM550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $54,550 $60,650
Base Invoice $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $50,732 $56,405
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050      
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700 700    
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900 4,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   720 720
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575    
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 700 700      
Heated front seats       500    
Wood trim       0    
Premium 2 Package         2,825 2,825
Premium 1 Package         4,100 4,100
Premium 3 Package         3,500 3,500
Night Package         2,800 1,170
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105    
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 920 920 920    
Lighting Package 965 965 965      
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645 645    
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510 4,140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505   670 670
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140 140    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525    
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 645 645      
Heated front seats       455    
Wood trim       0    
Premium 2 Package         2,628 2,628
Premium 1 Package         3,813 3,813
Premium 3 Package         3,255 3,255
Night Package         2,604 1,088
Options (change) 16,375 14,925 14,525 7,825 13,945 12,315
Options (change) 15,070 13,735 13,365 7,195 12,970 11,454
Destination 995 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $69,770 $73,620 $77,520 $82,220 $69,420 $73,890
Total Invoice $65,475 $69,070 $72,700 $77,130 $64,627 $68,784

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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 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,451
Model Year201820182018201820172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim530i540i540dM550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8329hp V6402hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$69,770$73,620$77,520$82,220$69,420$73,890
Adjustments for Features-2,450-2,450-4,400-5,2000-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,320$71,170$73,120$77,020$69,420$73,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$5,800$9,700$0$4,070
Total Invoice$65,475$69,070$72,700$77,130$64,627$68,784
Adjustments for Features-2,299-2,299-4,126-4,8780-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,176$66,771$68,574$72,252$64,627$68,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,595$5,398$9,076$0$3,785

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

Model Year201820182018201820172017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)
Trim530i540i540dM550iE400E550
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  $0$0
AWD  $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row    $100$100
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black grille (optional)    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support    $100$100
Gesture control system$100$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration    $100$100
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $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
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,875$7,875$9,825$10,625$5,425$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$2,450$4,400$5,200$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,299-2,299-4,126-4,8780-372

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

Model Year20182017
Model5-SeriesE-Class (2-door)
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.1 in108.7 in
Length194.6 in185.0 in
Width73.5 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in54.8 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,936 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested135096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested216581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested340097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Metal pedals75Yes
235/40ZR18 tires200No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested135096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Android Auto support100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested216581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested340097%
Total Not Requested1003%
Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Metal pedals75Yes
235/40ZR18 tires200No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

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