Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2012 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008

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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: $91,755

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $6,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,860

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $6,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,900 $83,900
Base Invoice $82,677 $77,370
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Rear side airbags 420 385
Sunshades, second row 380  
Folding second row seats   475
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Auto-dimming headlights   250
HD radio   350
iPod integration   400
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Rear side airbags 391 350
Sunshades, second row 353  
Folding second row seats   430
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Auto-dimming headlights   230
HD radio   315
iPod integration   365
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 8,800 4,030
Options (change) 8,185 3,665
Destination 875 825
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $98,575 $91,755
Total Invoice $91,737 $84,860

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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: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,187
Model Year20122008
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$98,575$91,755
Adjustments for Features-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,685$91,755
Total Invoice$91,737$84,860
Adjustments for Features-2,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,047$84,860

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

Model Year20122008
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Ski sack $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,565$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6900

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

Model Year20122008
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in113.7 in
Length191.7 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,048 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested84055%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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