Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) 2012 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011

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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: $69,215

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E550   
Difference: $285

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,130

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelE-Class (2-door)5-Series
TrimE550550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,590 $60,200
Base Invoice $52,629 $55,585
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Premium Package 2   2,800
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400
Folding second row seats   475
Proximity key   1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Premium Package 2   2,550
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185
Folding second row seats   430
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 11,750 8,425
Options (change) 10,928 7,670
Destination 875 875
Total Price $69,215 $69,500
Total Invoice $64,432 $64,130

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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) E550
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,350
Model Year20122011
ModelE-Class (2-door)5-Series
TrimE550550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-18
Total Price$69,215$69,500
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,440$69,500
Total Invoice$64,432$64,130
Adjustments for Features-1,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,780$64,130

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

Model Year20122011
ModelE-Class (2-door)5-Series
TrimE550550i
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention$150 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6520

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

Model Year20122011
ModelE-Class (2-door)5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length185.0 in193.1 in
Width70.3 in73.2 in
Height55.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,773 lb.4,376 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested196585%
Total Not Requested35015%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130072%
Total Not Requested50028%

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
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%

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