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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: $61,850

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $35,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,165

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $32,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim530i540iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $87,700
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $81,561
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 1,140
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Premium Package 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 310
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Power trunk closer   500 540
Proximity key   650  
Premium I Package     2,100
Premium II Package     1,930
Sunshades, second row     360
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 1,060
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470  
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Premium Package 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 288
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920    
Power trunk closer   460 502
Proximity key   600  
Premium I Package     1,953
Premium II Package     1,795
Sunshades, second row     335
Options (change) 9,655 7,505 6,380
Options (change) 8,875 6,900 5,933
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $61,850 $64,950 $97,055
Total Invoice $58,165 $61,075 $90,469

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,022
Model Year201720172009
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim530i540iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6507hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$61,850$64,950$97,055
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,975$64,950$95,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$0
Total Invoice$58,165$61,075$90,469
Adjustments for Features-8230-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,342$61,075$89,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,733$0

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

Model Year201720172009
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim530i540iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags  $300
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Metal pedals  $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,290$5,415$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments-8230-1,105

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

Model Year20172009
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in112.4 in
Length194.6 in191.0 in
Width73.5 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,741 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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 I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%

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