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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $60,965

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,760

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350   
Difference: $3,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE350E550528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,850 $55,450 $50,200 $55,850 $57,350 $62,100 $66,300
Base Invoice $45,431 $51,569 $46,865 $52,060 $53,440 $57,810 $61,675
Premium 1 Package 4,000 4,000          
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 760 760 800 800 800 800 800
Distronic Plus Package 2,650 2,650          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550 550  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660          
Appearance Package   1,270          
Premium Package     2,600 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Luxury Seating Package     2,400 2,400 2,400 2,400 1,300
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900  
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500 500
Wood trim, alternative type     1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080 1,080
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575 575
Premium 1 Package 3,720 3,720          
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279          
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 707 707 730 730 730 730 730
Distronic Plus Package 2,465 2,465          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500 500 500  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614          
Appearance Package   1,181          
Premium Package     2,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095 1,095
Luxury Seating Package     2,185 2,185 2,185 2,185 1,185
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package     1,640 1,640 1,640 1,730  
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455 455
Wood trim, alternative type     985 985 985 985 985
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525 525
Options (change) 11,240 12,510 13,705 12,605 12,605 12,705 7,655
Options (change) 10,454 11,635 12,480 11,480 11,480 11,570 6,975
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $60,965 $68,835 $64,900 $69,450 $70,950 $75,800 $74,950
Total Invoice $56,760 $64,079 $60,340 $64,535 $65,915 $70,375 $69,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $675
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE350E550528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$60,965$68,835$64,900$69,450$70,950$75,800$74,950
Adjustments for Features0-875-3,125-3,125-3,125-3,125-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,965$67,960$61,775$66,325$67,825$72,675$71,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,995$0$4,550$6,050$10,900$10,150
Total Invoice$56,760$64,079$60,340$64,535$65,915$70,375$69,645
Adjustments for Features0-815-2,905-2,904-2,903-2,901-2,811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,760$63,264$57,435$61,631$63,012$67,474$66,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,504$0$4,196$5,577$10,039$9,399

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE350E550528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250     
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100     
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200     
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0     
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25     
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    $250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25     
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 $300
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Metal pedals $75     
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim$300$300     
Wood trim, alternative type  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500     
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,775$6,650$8,900$8,900$8,900$8,900$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875$3,125$3,125$3,125$3,125$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-815-2,905-2,904-2,903-2,901-2,811

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelE-Class (2-door)5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length185.0 in193.4 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height55.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,586 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120083%
Total Not Requested25017%
Distronic Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/40ZR18 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested40046%
Total Not Requested47554%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35024%
Total Not Requested110076%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35024%
Total Not Requested110076%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35024%
Total Not Requested110076%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35024%
Total Not Requested110076%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested35024%
Total Not Requested110076%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%

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