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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: $92,180

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,250

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $967

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $81,800
Base Invoice $77,370 $76,074
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,900  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 385  
Proximity key 1,000 1,080
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Premium Package   3,650
Lighting Package   990
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Satellite radio   500
M Multi-Function Sport Seats 1,730  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Proximity key 910 1,004
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Premium Package   3,395
Lighting Package   921
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Satellite radio   465
Options (change) 4,455 8,245
Options (change) 4,055 7,668
Destination 825 775
Gas Tax 3,000 1,700
Total Price $92,180 $92,520
Total Invoice $85,250 $86,217

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82
Model Year20082006
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$92,180$92,520
Adjustments for Features0-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,180$91,570
Total Invoice$85,250$86,217
Adjustments for Features0-885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,250$85,332

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

Model Year20082006
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Traffic information$25 
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
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$3,300$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-885

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class features.

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

Model Year20082006
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 Weight4,089 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz E-Class specs.

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 row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested155076%
Total Not Requested50024%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%

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