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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: $69,420

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,135

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $4,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720112011
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim530i540iE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $57,100 $87,600
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $53,103 $81,468
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400    
Night vision 2,300 2,300 1,780 1,780
Premium Package 2,300 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 720  
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 1,910 1,910
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Premium 1 Package     4,450 2,550
Driver Assistance Package     2,950 2,950
Rear Seat Package     440  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     660  
Premium 2 Package     2,450 2,450
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Sunshades, second row     380 380
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530    
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470    
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290    
Night vision 2,115 2,115 1,655 1,655
Premium Package 2,115 1,795    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 669  
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 1,776 1,776
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920      
Premium 1 Package     4,139 2,372
Driver Assistance Package     2,744 2,744
Rear Seat Package     409  
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat     614  
Premium 2 Package     2,279 2,279
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Sunshades, second row     353 353
Options (change) 17,225 15,875 16,710 12,990
Options (change) 15,845 14,605 15,540 12,081
Destination 995 995 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $69,420 $73,320 $74,685 $103,165
Total Invoice $65,135 $68,780 $69,518 $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 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,659
Model Year2017201720112011
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim530i540iE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-17255/40-18
Total Price$69,420$73,320$74,685$103,165
Adjustments for Features-2,500-2,450-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,920$70,870$74,610$103,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$28,555
Total Invoice$65,135$68,780$69,518$96,124
Adjustments for Features-2,346-2,298-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,789$66,482$69,448$96,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,693$0$26,676

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

Model Year2017201720112011
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim530i540iE550E63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night$50$50  
Around view cameras$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side collision intervention$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150 $150
Console without shifter  $150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
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$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Text dictation$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Metal pedals   $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,325$9,275$6,900$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$2,450$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,346-2,298-700

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

Model Year20172011
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in113.1 in
Length194.6 in191.7 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.8 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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested150071%
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 seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested150071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
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 system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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