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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: $64,765

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320   
Difference: $2,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $60,292

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320   
Difference: $3,328

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim540dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $53,200
Base Invoice $58,340 $49,476
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Premium Tier 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Temporary spare tire 150  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 310
Premium I Package   2,700
Premium II Package   1,930
Rear Seat Package   420
Leather seating surfaces   1,570
Obstacle detection, rear   1,140
Sunshades, second row   360
Power trunk closer   540
3.0L V6 Diesel   1,000
Sunshade, rear, power 530  
Premium Tier 2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 669
Temporary spare tire 140  
Wood trim, alternative type 995 288
Premium I Package   2,511
Premium II Package   1,795
Rear Seat Package   391
Leather seating surfaces   1,460
Obstacle detection, rear   1,060
Sunshades, second row   335
Power trunk closer   502
3.0L V6 Diesel   930
Options (change) 4,655 10,690
Options (change) 4,285 9,941
Destination 995 875
Total Price $67,650 $64,765
Total Invoice $63,620 $60,292

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 540d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $119
Model Year20182009
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim540dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine261hp I6 D210hp V6 D
TransmissionT8T7
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/36 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12420, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-16
Total Price$67,650$64,765
Adjustments for Features-3,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,985$64,765
Total Invoice$63,620$60,292
Adjustments for Features-3,4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,173$60,292

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

Model Year20182009
Model5-SeriesE-Class
Trim540dE350 / E320
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4470

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

Model Year20182009
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 Weight4,209 lb.3,872 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 540d

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested75088%
Total Not Requested10012%
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%
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
3.0L V6 Diesel
DOHC-4v
210 hp@3800
400 lb-ft@1600
1000Yes
225/55HR16 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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