Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2006 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2014

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,900

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320   
Difference: $380

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,420

BMW 5-Series 535d   
Difference: $132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350 / E320535d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,050 $56,600
Base Invoice $46,547 $52,250
Rear Seat Package 300  
Premium Package 2,950 1,500
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500  
Lighting Package 990  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,100 750
3.2L I6 Diesel 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 550
Bluetooth cell phone link 925  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 530 800
Power trunk closer 510  
Proximity key 1,080  
Satellite radio 500  
Heated front seats   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080
Rear Seat Package 279  
Premium Package 2,744 1,365
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395  
Lighting Package 921  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,023 685
3.2L I6 Diesel 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 500
Bluetooth cell phone link 860  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 493 730
Power trunk closer 474  
Proximity key 1,004  
Satellite radio 465  
Heated front seats   455
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Wood trim, alternative type   985
Options (change) 12,075 5,755
Options (change) 11,230 5,245
Destination 775 925
Total Price $62,900 $63,280
Total Invoice $58,552 $58,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 535d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,231
Model Year20062014
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350 / E320535d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I6 D255hp I6 D
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/37 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$62,900$63,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,900$62,090
Total Invoice$58,552$58,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,099
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,552$57,321

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

Model Year20062014
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350 / E320535d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Tires, run-flat $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$2,900$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,099

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

Model Year20062014
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in116.9 in
Length189.7 in193.4 in
Width71.7 in73.2 in
Height57.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,835 lb.4,085 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 / E320

Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 420W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested192571%
Total Not Requested80029%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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