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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: $63,685

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $12,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,296

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $11,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim550iE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $52,150
Base Invoice $55,585 $48,500
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700  
Sport Package 2,200 0
Convenience Package 1,700  
Driver Assistance Package 1,350  
Cold Weather Package 650  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
AWD 2,300 2,500
Rearview camera 400  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
App support 250  
iPod integration 400  
Folding second row seats 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Premium 1 Package   3,950
Heated second row seats   620
Special order charge   250
Heated steering wheel   250
Auto-dimming headlights   250
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455  
Sport Package 2,000 0
Convenience Package 1,545  
Driver Assistance Package 1,230  
Cold Weather Package 590  
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
AWD 2,115 2,325
Rearview camera 365  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
App support 230  
iPod integration 365  
Folding second row seats 430  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Premium 1 Package   3,674
Heated second row seats   577
Special order charge   233
Heated steering wheel   233
Auto-dimming headlights   233
9-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 15,225 10,610
Options (change) 13,895 9,871
Destination 875 925
Total Price $76,300 $63,685
Total Invoice $70,355 $59,296

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,082
Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim550iE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$76,300$63,685
Adjustments for Features0-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,300$63,660
Total Invoice$70,355$59,296
Adjustments for Features0-23
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,355$59,273

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

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim550iE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power door closers$300 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,625$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23

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

Model Year20112017
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in115.7 in
Length193.1 in193.8 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height57.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,519 lb.3,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
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 seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180056%
Total Not Requested140044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

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