BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008

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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: $90,680

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $3,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $83,885

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $4,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $85,300
Base Invoice $77,370 $79,329
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 385  
iPod integration 400 425
Proximity key 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium II Package   1,910
Premium I Package   1,710
Obstacle detection, rear   1,120
Voice control for nav and audio   510
Sunshades, second row   350
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
iPod integration 365 395
Proximity key 910  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium II Package   1,777
Premium I Package   1,590
Obstacle detection, rear   1,042
Voice control for nav and audio   474
Sunshades, second row   326
Options (change) 2,955 6,025
Options (change) 2,690 5,604
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 3,000 2,100
Total Price $90,680 $94,300
Total Invoice $83,885 $87,908

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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: $1,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,762
Model Year20082008
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10507hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$90,680$94,300
Adjustments for Features0-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,680$91,875
Total Invoice$83,885$87,908
Adjustments for Features0-2,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,885$85,647

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

Model Year20082008
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,275$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,261

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

Model Year20082008
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in112.4 in
Length191.1 in191.0 in
Width72.7 in71.7 in
Height57.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.4,027 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
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

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