Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2008 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006

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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: $87,675

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $5,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $80,295

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $6,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,300 $81,200
Base Invoice $79,329 $74,070
Premium II Package 1,910  
Premium I Package 1,710  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
Rear side airbags   385
Satellite radio   595
Xenon HID headlights   800
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Premium II Package 1,777  
Premium I Package 1,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
Rear side airbags   350
Satellite radio   540
Xenon HID headlights   730
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 5,250 2,780
Options (change) 4,883 2,530
Destination 875 695
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000
Total Price $93,525 $87,675
Total Invoice $87,187 $80,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,167
Model Year20082006
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$93,525$87,675
Adjustments for Features-1,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,675$87,675
Total Invoice$87,187$80,295
Adjustments for Features-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,462$80,295

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

Model Year20082006
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,000$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7250

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

Model Year20082006
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in113.7 in
Length191.0 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in72.7 in
Height58.4 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,027 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested52547%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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