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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: $69,420

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,627

Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400   
Difference: $848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018201820182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE400E550530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,550 $60,650 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400
Base Invoice $50,732 $56,405 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940
Night Package 2,800 1,170        
Premium 2 Package 2,825 2,825        
Premium 1 Package 4,100 4,100        
Premium 3 Package 3,500 3,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550  
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700
M Sport Design     4,900 4,900 4,500  
Luxury Seating Package     1,600 1,600 1,600 1,200
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,450 1,000 1,000 1,000
Parking Assistance Package     700 700 700 700
Lighting Package     1,050 1,050 1,050  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     700 700 700  
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Apple CarPlay support     300 300 300 300
Heated front seats           500
Wood trim           0
Night Package 2,604 1,088        
Premium 2 Package 2,628 2,628        
Premium 1 Package 3,813 3,813        
Premium 3 Package 3,255 3,255        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 505 505 505  
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565
M Sport Design     4,510 4,510 4,140  
Luxury Seating Package     1,470 1,470 1,470 1,105
Upgraded leather upholstery     2,255 920 920 920
Parking Assistance Package     645 645 645 645
Lighting Package     965 965 965  
Adaptive dampers - electrical     645 645 645  
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530 530 525
Temporary spare tire     140 140 140 140
Apple CarPlay support     275 275 275 275
Heated front seats           455
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 13,945 12,315 16,375 14,925 14,525 7,825
Options (change) 12,970 11,454 15,070 13,735 13,365 7,195
Destination 925 925 995 995 995 995
Total Price $69,420 $73,890 $69,770 $73,620 $77,520 $82,220
Total Invoice $64,627 $68,784 $65,475 $69,070 $72,700 $77,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,451
Model Year201720172018201820182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE400E550530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8248hp I4335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$69,420$73,890$69,770$73,620$77,520$82,220
Adjustments for Features0-400-2,450-2,450-4,400-5,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,420$73,490$67,320$71,170$73,120$77,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,070$0$3,850$5,800$9,700
Total Invoice$64,627$68,784$65,475$69,070$72,700$77,130
Adjustments for Features0-372-2,299-2,299-4,126-4,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,627$68,412$63,176$66,771$68,574$72,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,785$0$3,595$5,398$9,076

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

Model Year201720172018201820182018
ModelE-Class (2-door)E-Class (2-door)5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE400E550530i540i540dM550i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, front  $25$25$25$25
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Side collision intervention  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Second-row low console$100$100    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Black grille (optional)$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200   $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100    
Gesture control system  $100$100$100 
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100    
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350$350
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,425$5,825$7,875$7,875$9,825$10,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$2,450$2,450$4,400$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-372-2,299-2,299-4,126-4,878

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

Model Year20172018
ModelE-Class (2-door)5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.1 in
Length185.0 in194.6 in
Width70.3 in73.5 in
Height54.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,936 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room48.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2-door) E400

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Metal pedals75Yes
235/40ZR18 tires200No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested135096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested216581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested340097%
Total Not Requested1003%

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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black grille (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Metal pedals75Yes
235/40ZR18 tires200No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested135096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested216581%
Total Not Requested50019%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested340097%
Total Not Requested1003%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Gesture control system100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested60030%
Total Not Requested137570%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%

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