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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: $69,420

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,135

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $4,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimE550E63 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,100 $87,600 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $53,103 $81,468 $48,295 $53,180
Premium 1 Package 4,450 2,550    
Premium 2 Package 2,450 2,450    
Rear Seat Package 440      
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 660      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Night vision 1,780 1,780 2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   700 700
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 1,910 2,200 2,200
Sunshades, second row 380 380    
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package     1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,400 1,400
Premium Package     2,300 1,950
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575
Luxury Seating Package     1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,000 1,000
Heated front seats     500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000  
Temporary spare tire     150 150
Premium 1 Package 4,139 2,372    
Premium 2 Package 2,279 2,279    
Rear Seat Package 409      
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat 614      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Night vision 1,655 1,655 2,115 2,115
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669   645 645
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776 2,025 2,025
Sunshades, second row 353 353    
Driver Assistance Plus II     1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package     1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package     1,290 1,290
Premium Package     2,115 1,795
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530
Luxury Seating Package     1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery     920 920
Heated front seats     455 455
Adaptive dampers - electrical     920  
Temporary spare tire     140 140
Options (change) 16,710 12,990 17,225 15,875
Options (change) 15,540 12,081 15,845 14,605
Destination 875 875 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 0 0
Total Price $74,685 $103,165 $69,420 $73,320
Total Invoice $69,518 $96,124 $65,135 $68,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,659
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimE550E63 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17255/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$74,685$103,165$69,420$73,320
Adjustments for Features-750-2,500-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,610$103,165$66,920$70,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,555$0$3,950
Total Invoice$69,518$96,124$65,135$68,780
Adjustments for Features-700-2,346-2,298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,448$96,124$62,789$66,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,676$0$3,693

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

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimE550E63 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving  $100$100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night  $50$50
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Evasive maneuver assist  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side collision intervention  $200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Text dictation  $50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice recorder  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 $200
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights   $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,900$6,825$9,325$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0$2,500$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-700-2,346-2,298

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

Model Year20112017
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in117.1 in
Length191.7 in194.6 in
Width73.0 in73.5 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested145097%
Total Not Requested503%
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%
Drive Dynamic Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested144083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested150071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested175079%
Total Not Requested47521%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested155089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Wide-view front camera150No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested150071%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Power decklid350Yes
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested72548%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%

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