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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: $102,695

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG   
Difference: $1,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $95,568

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG   
Difference: $922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,900 $90,200
Base Invoice $82,677 $83,165
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Premium 1 Package 2,550  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Lane departure warning 850  
Night vision 1,780 2,600
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 2,200
Sunshades, second row 380  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Executive Package   5,500
Wood trim   0
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Premium 1 Package 2,372  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Lane departure warning 791  
Night vision 1,655 2,365
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 2,000
Sunshades, second row 353  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Executive Package   5,005
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 12,920 12,200
Options (change) 12,016 11,100
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $102,695 $104,625
Total Invoice $95,568 $96,490

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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: $20
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $876
Model Year20122013
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/40-19
Total Price$102,695$104,625
Adjustments for Features0-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,695$102,675
Total Invoice$95,568$96,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$95,568$94,692

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

Model Year20122013
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers $300
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Massage, passenger seat $100
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, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Total Value of Features$4,250$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,798

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

Model Year20122013
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 Weight4,048 lb.4,387 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 E63 AMG

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested167555%

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