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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: $68,372

BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance   
Difference: $5,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $53,900 $59,450 $76,650 $52,150
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Wireless charging station 400 400 400    
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,450 2,450 1,000 1,000  
Executive Tier 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   720
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300  
Heated second row seats 350 350 350   620
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190   250
Wood trim, alternative type 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,300
Synthetic suede headliner 650 650 650 650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,200 1,200 1,200 700  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 700    
Heated front seats       500  
Parking Assistance Package       700  
Second rear spoiler         300
Premium 3 Package         11,250
designo Edition         4,900
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display         850
Special order charge         250
Cooled or ventilated front seats         450
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Wireless charging station 370 370 370    
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,255 2,255 920 920  
Executive Tier 1,930 1,930 1,930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505   670
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275  
Heated second row seats 320 320 320   577
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175   233
Wood trim, alternative type 995 995 995 995 1,209
Synthetic suede headliner 600 600 600 600  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,105 1,105 1,105 645  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 530 525  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 920 645    
Heated front seats       455  
Parking Assistance Package       645  
Second rear spoiler         279
Premium 3 Package         10,463
designo Edition         4,557
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display         791
Special order charge         233
Cooled or ventilated front seats         419
Options (change) 18,145 18,145 16,395 10,105 20,890
Options (change) 16,695 16,695 15,085 9,295 19,431
Destination 995 995 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0
Total Price $73,040 $68,372 $76,840 $87,750 $73,965

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,613
Model Year20202020202020202017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6523hp V8241hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19x-
Total Price$73,040$68,372$76,840$87,750$73,965
Adjustments for Features-125-50-125-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,915$68,322$76,715$85,850$73,965
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,393$17,528$0

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

Model Year20202020202020202017
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesE-Class
Trim530i530e iPerformance540iM550iE300
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1400
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Automated lane change    $300
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Remote climate control    $25
Remote start via app    $75
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active safety seat bolsters    $0
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver    $0
Blind spot collision prevention    $150
Collision preparation system, rear    $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system    $0
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25$25 
Hill descent control   $250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side collision intervention$200$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication    $0
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer    $200
Ionizing air filtration    $50
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
12 kWh battery pack $0   
3.5 kW onboard charger $0   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Second rear spoiler    $150
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Near-field communications (NFC)    $25
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 $50
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock    $25
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear    $100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200
Metal pedals   $75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Rapid-heating front seats    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Crosswind stabilization    $50
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,575$5,650$7,425$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$50$125$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-31-10-26-2270

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

Model Year20202017
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.3,793 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

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested165084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested165084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

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 liftgate100Yes
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested165084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Wireless charging station
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested125100%
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 buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested150077%
Total Not Requested45023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested165084%
Total Not Requested32516%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Second rear spoiler
FeatureValueRequested?
Second rear spoiler150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Power decklid350Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested615077%
Total Not Requested182523%
designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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