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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: $33,345

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,135

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $30,498

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim530i540iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $88,900
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $82,677
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400  
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800  
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  
Night vision 2,300 2,300 1,780
Premium Package 2,300 1,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 1,910
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000    
Premium 1 Package     2,550
Driver Assistance Package     2,950
Premium 2 Package     2,450
Obstacle detection, rear     970
Sunshades, second row     380
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290  
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655  
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  
Night vision 2,115 2,115 1,655
Premium Package 2,115 1,795  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 1,776
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920    
Premium 1 Package     2,372
Driver Assistance Package     2,744
Premium 2 Package     2,279
Obstacle detection, rear     902
Sunshades, second row     353
Options (change) 17,225 15,875 12,990
Options (change) 15,845 14,605 12,081
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $69,420 $73,320 $102,765
Total Invoice $65,135 $68,780 $95,633

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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: $35,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,679
Model Year201720172012
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim530i540iE63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6518hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$69,420$73,320$102,765
Adjustments for Features-2,325-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,095$71,045$102,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0
Total Invoice$65,135$68,780$95,633
Adjustments for Features-2,181-2,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,954$66,646$95,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,692$0

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

Model Year201720172012
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $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
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention  $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera  $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 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
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$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,700$8,650$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,181-2,1340

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

Model Year20172012
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

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
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%
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

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
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%
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 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
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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 warning200Yes
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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