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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,090

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $12,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,614

Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e   
Difference: $11,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelB-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimB250e528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,900 $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000
Base Invoice $37,107 $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220
Premium 3 Package 5,500        
Interior Package 2,250        
Obstacle detection, rear 970        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550 550 550  
Wood trim 325        
Technology Package   1,850 1,850    
Premium Package   2,250 1,000 2,300  
App support   250 250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000   1,000
Folding second row seats   475 475   475
Semi-automated parking system   500 500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Premium 3 Package 5,115        
Interior Package 2,093        
Obstacle detection, rear 902        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500 500 500  
Wood trim 302        
Technology Package   1,685 1,685    
Premium Package   2,050 910 2,095  
App support   230 230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910   910
Folding second row seats   430 430   430
Semi-automated parking system   455 455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Options (change) 9,765 7,725 6,475 4,450 3,075
Options (change) 9,082 7,035 5,895 4,055 2,800
Destination 925 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $43,090 $55,520 $59,870 $66,295 $65,970
Total Invoice $39,614 $51,260 $55,270 $61,205 $60,915

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,526
Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelB-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimB250e528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine177hp E240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,090$55,520$59,870$66,295$65,970
Adjustments for Features-20-150-150-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,070$55,370$59,720$66,145$65,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,350$10,775$10,600
Total Invoice$39,614$51,260$55,270$61,205$60,915
Adjustments for Features-18-138-138-1380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,596$51,122$55,132$61,067$60,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,010$9,945$9,793

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

Model Year20172012201220122012
ModelB-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimB250e528i535iActiveHybrid 5550i
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Forward collision warning$200    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Electrically heated windshield$250    
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750    
28 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Radar-based brake regeneration$200    
Regeneration paddles$100    
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Navigation map updates, three years$0    
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat$150   $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,675$5,805$5,805$5,805$5,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$20$150$150$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-18-138-138-1380

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

Model Year20172012
ModelB-Class5-Series
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length171.6 in193.1 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height61.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,925 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
51.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz B-Class B250e

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Regeneration paddles100No
Radar-based brake regeneration200No
Total Requested151554%
Total Not Requested130046%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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