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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: $74,500

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $8,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132019
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5AMG E53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,400 $72,550
Premium Package 1,500  
Cold Weather Package 950  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Luxury Seating Package 2,400  
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Power door closers 600 550
Semi-automated parking system 500  
App support 250  
Rearview camera 400  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500  
Sport Package 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Premium 2 Package   2,900
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Leather seating surfaces   1,620
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,370
Wood trim   0
Sunshades, second row   380
Heated second row seats   580
Rear air vents with automatic controls   760
Premium Package 1,365  
Cold Weather Package 865  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Luxury Seating Package 2,185  
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Power door closers 545 512
Semi-automated parking system 455  
App support 230  
Rearview camera 365  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475  
Sport Package 1,640  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Premium 2 Package   2,697
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Leather seating surfaces   1,507
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,274
Wood trim   0
Sunshades, second row   353
Heated second row seats   539
Rear air vents with automatic controls   707
Options (change) 12,175 9,330
Options (change) 11,110 8,678
Destination 925 995
Total Price $74,500 $82,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,578
Model Year20132019
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5AMG E53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine335hp I4 H429hp I6 H
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$74,500$82,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,500$78,200

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

Model Year20132019
Model5-SeriesE-Class
TrimActiveHybrid 5AMG E53
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
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
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
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 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,150$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-546

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

Model Year20132019
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 Weight4,365 lb.4,341 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 ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E53

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested42538%
Total Not Requested70062%

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