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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: $65,525

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $31,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,380

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $29,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112007
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $84,600
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $78,678
Premium Package 1,800 1,800    
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400  
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 500 500 500  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950  
M Sport Package 4,800      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500  
Sport Package   2,200 2,200  
Premium II Package       1,900
Premium I Package       1,700
Obstacle detection, rear       1,110
Voice control for nav and audio       500
Sunshades, second row       340
Power trunk closer       520
Adaptive cruise control       3,160
Premium Package 1,640 1,640    
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185  
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 455 455 455  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775  
M Sport Package 4,370      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475  
Sport Package   2,000 2,000  
Premium II Package       1,767
Premium I Package       1,581
Obstacle detection, rear       1,032
Voice control for nav and audio       465
Sunshades, second row       316
Power trunk closer       484
Adaptive cruise control       2,939
Options (change) 19,600 16,100 11,650 9,230
Options (change) 17,860 14,670 10,620 8,584
Destination 875 875 875 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $65,525 $67,075 $72,725 $96,705
Total Invoice $60,380 $61,835 $67,080 $90,137

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,930
Model Year2011201120112007
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$65,525$67,075$72,725$96,705
Adjustments for Features-30000-110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,225$67,075$72,725$96,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$7,500$0
Total Invoice$60,380$61,835$67,080$90,137
Adjustments for Features-27600-103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,104$61,835$67,080$90,034
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,731$6,976$0

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

Model Year2011201120112007
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,440$5,140$5,140$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$0$110
Value of Feature Adjustments-27600-103

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

Model Year20112007
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in112.4 in
Length193.1 in191.0 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,741 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested94033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested94033%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

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 washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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