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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: $64,395

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $32,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $59,360

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $31,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $85,300
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $79,329
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
M Sport Package 4,800 4,800    
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Premium Package 2,250 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Convenience Package     1,700  
Premium II Package       1,910
Premium I Package       1,710
Obstacle detection, rear       1,120
iPod integration       425
Voice control for nav and audio       510
Sunshades, second row       350
Power trunk closer       530
Adaptive cruise control       2,200
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
M Sport Package 4,370 4,370    
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Premium Package 2,050 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475    
Proximity key 910 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Convenience Package     1,545  
Premium II Package       1,777
Premium I Package       1,590
Obstacle detection, rear       1,042
iPod integration       395
Voice control for nav and audio       474
Sunshades, second row       326
Power trunk closer       493
Adaptive cruise control       2,046
Options (change) 16,600 15,350 7,350 8,755
Options (change) 15,135 13,995 6,690 8,143
Destination 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $64,395 $68,745 $70,245 $97,030
Total Invoice $59,360 $63,370 $64,805 $90,447

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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: $31,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,025
Model Year2012201220122008
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$64,395$68,745$70,245$97,030
Adjustments for Features-450-4500-1,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,945$68,295$70,245$95,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$6,300$0
Total Invoice$59,360$63,370$64,805$90,447
Adjustments for Features-415-4150-1,477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,945$62,955$64,805$88,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$5,860$0

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

Model Year2012201220122008
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 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$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$100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Metal pedals   $75
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 headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$5,790$5,340$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$450$0$1,585
Value of Feature Adjustments-415-4150-1,477

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

Model Year20122008
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

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested92582%
Total Not Requested20018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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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