BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012

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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: $93,355

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $5,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,330

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $5,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,500 $88,900
Base Invoice $78,840 $82,677
Folding second row seats 475  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 385 420
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Proximity key 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 2 Package   2,450
Premium 1 Package   2,550
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Sunshades, second row   380
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Folding second row seats 430  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 350 391
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Proximity key 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 2 Package   2,279
Premium 1 Package   2,372
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Sunshades, second row   353
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 4,030 8,800
Options (change) 3,665 8,185
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $93,355 $98,575
Total Invoice $86,330 $91,737

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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: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,717
Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10518hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$93,355$98,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,355$95,685
Total Invoice$86,330$91,737
Adjustments for Features0-2,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,330$89,047

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

Model Year20092012
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
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Massage, driver seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,675$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,690

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

Model Year20092012
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in113.1 in
Length191.1 in191.7 in
Width72.7 in73.0 in
Height57.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.4,048 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.8 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
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%

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