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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: $71,995

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $2,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,275

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $2,629

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $57,100 $87,600
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $53,103 $81,468
Premium Package 2,250 1,000      
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350   2,950 2,950
M Sport Package 4,800 4,800      
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Night vision 2,600 2,600 2,600 1,780 1,780
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 2,200 1,910 1,910
Proximity key 1,000 1,000      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500    
Sport Package     2,600    
Convenience Package     1,700    
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
Premium Package 2,050 910      
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230   2,744 2,744
M Sport Package 4,370 4,370      
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Night vision 2,365 2,365 2,365 1,655 1,655
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   669  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,776 1,776
Proximity key 910 910      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455    
Sport Package     2,365    
Convenience Package     1,545    
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
Options (change) 24,200 22,950 16,700 16,050 12,990
Options (change) 22,050 20,910 15,215 14,926 12,081
Destination 895 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $71,995 $76,345 $79,595 $74,025 $103,165
Total Invoice $66,275 $70,285 $73,330 $68,904 $96,124

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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: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,324
Model Year20122012201220112011
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim528i535i550iE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$71,995$76,345$79,595$74,025$103,165
Adjustments for Features-250-2500-575-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,745$76,095$79,595$73,450$102,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$7,850$0$28,715
Total Invoice$66,275$70,285$73,330$68,904$96,124
Adjustments for Features-230-2300-535-932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,045$70,055$73,330$68,369$95,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$7,285$0$26,823

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

Model Year20122012201220112011
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$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power door closers  $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
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane departure warning$200$200 $200$200
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Bodyside moldings   $75 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
iPod integration   $100$100
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  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200$200
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 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Heated second row seats$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
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,350$5,100$5,675$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$250$0$575$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-2300-535-932

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

Model Year20122011
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested75067%
Total Not Requested37533%

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
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested201577%
Total Not Requested60023%
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 alert200Yes
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested144083%
Total Not Requested30017%
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 alert200Yes
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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