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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $89,575

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,025

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $3,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $81,800
Base Invoice $74,070 $76,074
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,900  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 385  
Satellite radio 595 500
Proximity key 1,000 1,080
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Premium Package   3,650
Lighting Package   990
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,730  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Satellite radio 540 465
Proximity key 910 1,004
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Rear spoiler 0  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Premium Package   3,395
Lighting Package   921
Options (change) 4,680 7,320
Options (change) 4,260 6,808
Destination 695 775
Gas Tax 3,000 1,700
Total Price $89,575 $91,595
Total Invoice $82,025 $85,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,190
Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$89,575$91,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,575$90,370
Total Invoice$82,025$85,357
Adjustments for Features0-1,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,025$84,215

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,375$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,142

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model Year20062006
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.4 in
Length191.1 in189.7 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,990 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

M Multi-Function Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested85041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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