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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: $70,050

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $31,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,720

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $28,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim530i540iE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $93,600 $100,600
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $87,048 $93,558
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400    
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600    
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000    
Cold Weather Package 800 800    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Lighting Package 1,050      
Premium Package 2,300 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,200 2,200 1,910 1,910
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000      
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 0 0
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800
Parking Assist Package     800 800
Heated second row seats     625 625
Sunshades, second row     380 380
Special order charge     250 250
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290    
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470    
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920    
Cold Weather Package 735 735    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530    
Lighting Package 965      
Premium Package 2,115 1,795    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,025 2,025 1,776 1,776
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920      
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 0 0
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604
Parking Assist Package     744 744
Heated second row seats     581 581
Sunshades, second row     353 353
Special order charge     233 233
Options (change) 17,855 15,455 6,765 6,765
Options (change) 16,430 14,225 6,291 6,291
Destination 995 995 925 925
Total Price $70,050 $72,900 $101,290 $108,290
Total Invoice $65,720 $68,400 $94,264 $100,774

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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: $29,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,291
Model Year2017201720152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim530i540iE63 AMGE63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$70,050$72,900$101,290$108,290
Adjustments for Features-5000-1,850-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,550$72,900$99,440$105,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0$6,550
Total Invoice$65,720$68,400$94,264$100,774
Adjustments for Features-4690-1,722-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,251$68,400$92,542$98,634
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,149$0$6,092

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

Model Year2017201720152015
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-Class
Trim530i540iE63 AMGE63 AMG S
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  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side collision intervention$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
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  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Text dictation$50$50  
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 
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
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
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,025$5,525$7,375$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$1,850$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-4690-1,722-2,140

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

Model Year20172015
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in113.2 in
Length194.6 in192.1 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height58.2 in57.1 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 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
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 system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested185083%
Total Not Requested37517%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
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 system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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