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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: $70,700

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $7,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,080

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $7,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $59,790 $88,900
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $55,605 $82,677
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 2,950 2,950
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Cold Weather Package 650 650 650    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400    
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 1,780 1,780
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500    
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,910 1,910
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700    
Premium 1 Package       4,450 2,550
Rear Seat Package       440  
Premium 2 Package       2,450 2,450
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Sunshades, second row       380 380
Heated steering wheel       490  
Heated second row seats       625  
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 2,744 2,744
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775    
Cold Weather Package 590 590 590    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545    
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185    
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 1,655 1,655
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475    
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   669  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,776 1,776
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455    
Premium 1 Package       4,139 2,372
Rear Seat Package       409  
Premium 2 Package       2,279 2,279
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Sunshades, second row       353 353
Heated steering wheel       456  
Heated second row seats       581  
Options (change) 24,775 25,575 21,525 17,165 12,990
Options (change) 22,560 23,285 19,600 15,963 12,081
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $70,700 $76,550 $82,600 $77,830 $102,765
Total Invoice $65,080 $70,450 $76,060 $72,443 $95,633

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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: $6,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,711
Model Year20112011201120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$70,700$76,550$82,600$77,830$102,765
Adjustments for Features0-500-500-700-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,700$76,050$82,100$77,130$102,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$11,400$0$24,960
Total Invoice$65,080$70,450$76,060$72,443$95,633
Adjustments for Features0-460-460-652-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,080$69,990$75,600$71,791$95,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,910$10,520$0$23,214

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

Model Year20112011201120122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150$150 $150
Console without shifter   $150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Metal pedals    $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,650$5,650$5,850$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$500$700$675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-460-652-628

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

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in113.1 in
Length193.1 in191.7 in
Width73.2 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.8 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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested221578%
Total Not Requested62522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

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 lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested221578%
Total Not Requested62522%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested226587%
Total Not Requested35013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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