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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: $92,280

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $85,355

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $2,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,300 $85,500
Base Invoice $79,329 $78,840
Premium II Package 1,910  
Premium I Package 1,710  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120  
Voice control for nav and audio 510  
iPod integration 425 400
Sunshades, second row 350  
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Rear side airbags   385
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium II Package 1,777  
Premium I Package 1,590  
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042  
Voice control for nav and audio 474  
iPod integration 395 365
Sunshades, second row 326  
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Rear side airbags   350
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 6,025 2,955
Options (change) 5,604 2,690
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 2,100 3,000
Total Price $94,300 $92,280
Total Invoice $87,908 $85,355

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $292
Model Year20082009
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine507hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 12420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$94,300$92,280
Adjustments for Features-2,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,875$92,280
Total Invoice$87,908$85,355
Adjustments for Features-2,2610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,647$85,355

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

Model Year20082009
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
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic information $25
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
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 headliner$650 
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$5,700$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2610

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

Model Year20082009
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.4,089 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, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested82573%
Total Not Requested30027%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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