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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: $93,030

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $4,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $86,691

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55   
Difference: $3,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $81,800
Base Invoice $83,165 $76,074
Executive Package 5,500  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   990
Premium Package   3,650
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   925
Proximity key   1,080
Power trunk closer   510
Executive Package 5,005  
Wood trim 0  
Lighting Package   921
Premium Package   3,395
Obstacle detection, rear   1,023
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   860
Proximity key   1,004
Power trunk closer   474
Options (change) 5,500 8,755
Options (change) 5,005 8,142
Destination 925 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $97,925 $93,030
Total Invoice $90,395 $86,691

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,590
Model Year20132006
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$97,925$93,030
Adjustments for Features-2,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,635$93,030
Total Invoice$90,395$86,691
Adjustments for Features-2,1140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,281$86,691

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

Model Year20132006
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimM5E55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,290$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1140

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

Model Year20132006
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in112.4 in
Length193.1 in189.7 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.6 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,990 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 M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested172557%
Total Not Requested130043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E55

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested165080%
Total Not Requested40020%

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