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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: $68,600

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,380

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $1,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018201820182018
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim530i540iE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700        
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800        
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400        
Premium Package 2,300 1,950        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575        
Lighting Package 1,050          
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000     1,370  
Cold Weather Package 800 800        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000          
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500        
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300
Power door closers 600 600 550 550 550 550
Apple CarPlay support 300 300        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 720 720 720 720
Active multicontour front seats     1,320 1,320 1,320  
Warmth & Comfort Package     1,050 1,050    
Premium 3 Package     9,500 9,500 6,500 3,600
Heated second row seats     580 580 580 580
Leather seating surfaces     1,620 1,620 1,620  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450 450  
Luxury Package       0    
Sunshades, second row       380 380 380
Front sport buckets           2,500
AMG Premium Package           3,600
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565        
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655        
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290        
Premium Package 2,115 1,795        
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530        
Lighting Package 965          
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470        
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920     1,274  
Cold Weather Package 735 735        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920          
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460        
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 1,209 1,209 1,209 1,209
Power door closers 550 550 512 512 512 512
Apple CarPlay support 275 275        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 670 670 670 670
Active multicontour front seats     1,228 1,228 1,228  
Warmth & Comfort Package     977 977    
Premium 3 Package     8,835 8,835 6,045 3,348
Heated second row seats     539 539 539 539
Leather seating surfaces     1,507 1,507 1,507  
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419 419  
Luxury Package       0    
Sunshades, second row       291 353 353
Front sport buckets           2,325
AMG Premium Package           3,348
Options (change) 16,405 14,005 17,090 17,470 14,790 13,230
Options (change) 15,090 12,885 15,896 16,187 13,756 12,304
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $68,600 $71,450 $71,035 $77,365 $87,385 $118,625
Total Invoice $64,380 $67,060 $66,135 $71,959 $81,339 $110,391

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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: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,224
Model Year201720172018201820182018
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim530i540iE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$68,600$71,450$71,035$77,365$87,385$118,625
Adjustments for Features-50000-2,125-4,100-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,100$71,450$71,035$75,240$83,285$114,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0$4,205$12,250$43,590
Total Invoice$64,380$67,060$66,135$71,959$81,339$110,391
Adjustments for Features-46900-1,977-3,816-3,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,911$67,060$66,135$69,982$77,523$106,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,149$0$3,847$11,388$40,534

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

Model Year201720172018201820182018
Model5-Series5-SeriesE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
Trim530i540iE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change  $300$300$300$300
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100    
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Sunshades, second row$125$125 $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Active safety seat bolsters  $0$0$0 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Drift mode     $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Side collision intervention$200$200    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication  $0$0$0$0
Wide-view front camera$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer  $200$200$200$200
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50
Residual heat$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$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100$100
Aux input$50$50    
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Near-field communications (NFC)  $25$25$25$25
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice recorder$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200$200$200$200
Analog clock  $25$25  
Boost gauge    $75$75
Chronometer    $100$100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger  $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Heated front row armrests  $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Rapid-heating front seats  $0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$5,600$5,100$5,100$7,225$9,200$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$500$0$0$2,125$4,100$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-46900-1,977-3,816-3,722

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

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in115.7 in
Length194.6 in193.8 in
Width73.5 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft313.1 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 aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
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 Requested195093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested172578%
Total Not Requested50022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
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 Requested195093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested550079%
Total Not Requested147521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested550079%
Total Not Requested147521%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%

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

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested267587%
Total Not Requested40013%

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