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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: $71,995

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $610

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,275

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $1,309

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE550E63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,300 $85,750 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $52,359 $79,748 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Rear Seat Package 430        
Premium 1 Package 4,400 2,500      
Premium 2 Package 2,400 2,400      
Driver Assistance Package 2,900 2,900 1,350 1,350  
Obstacle detection, rear 950 950      
Night vision 1,750 1,750 2,600 2,600 2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   550 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,880 1,880 2,200 2,200 2,200
Technology Package     1,850 1,850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Cold Weather Package     1,450 1,450 1,450
M Sport Package     4,800 4,800  
Luxury Seating Package     2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package     2,250 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350 350
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500
Proximity key     1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500
Sport Package         2,600
Convenience Package         1,700
Rear Seat Package 400        
Premium 1 Package 4,092 2,325      
Premium 2 Package 2,232 2,232      
Driver Assistance Package 2,697 2,697 1,230 1,230  
Obstacle detection, rear 884 884      
Night vision 1,628 1,628 2,365 2,365 2,365
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669   500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,748 1,748 2,000 2,000 2,000
Technology Package     1,685 1,685  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Cold Weather Package     1,320 1,320 1,320
M Sport Package     4,370 4,370  
Luxury Seating Package     2,185 2,185 2,185
Premium Package     2,050 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320 320
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455
Proximity key     910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475
Sport Package         2,365
Convenience Package         1,545
Options (change) 15,430 12,380 24,200 22,950 16,700
Options (change) 14,350 11,514 22,050 20,910 15,215
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0 0
Total Price $72,605 $100,705 $71,995 $76,345 $79,595
Total Invoice $67,584 $93,837 $66,275 $70,285 $73,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,399
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE550E63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/40-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$72,605$100,705$71,995$76,345$79,595
Adjustments for Features-150-575-250-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,455$100,130$71,745$76,095$79,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,675$0$4,350$7,850
Total Invoice$67,584$93,837$66,275$70,285$73,330
Adjustments for Features-140-536-230-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,444$93,301$66,045$70,055$73,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,857$0$4,010$7,285

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

Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE550E63 AMG528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250   
Power door closers    $300
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
iPod integration$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer $100   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Wood trim$300$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Total Value of Features$5,375$5,800$5,475$5,475$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$575$250$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-536-230-2300

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

Model Year20102012
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in116.9 in
Length191.7 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested201577%
Total Not Requested60023%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%

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