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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: $72,010

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $8,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,031

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350   
Difference: $8,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,490 $62,000
Base Invoice $46,956 $58,340
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,200  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Rear Seat Package 440  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Night vision 1,780 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 2,200
Heated steering wheel 490 190
Heated second row seats 625 350
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,700
Premium Tier   2,300
Executive Tier   2,100
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Luxury Seating Package   1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000
Adaptive dampers - electrical   700
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
3.0L V6 Diesel 1,116  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Rear Seat Package 409  
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Night vision 1,655 2,115
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 505
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 2,025
Heated steering wheel 456 175
Heated second row seats 581 320
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,565
Premium Tier   2,115
Executive Tier   1,930
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Luxury Seating Package   1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery   920
Adaptive dampers - electrical   645
Options (change) 20,645 17,265
Options (change) 19,200 15,880
Destination 875 995
Total Price $72,010 $80,260
Total Invoice $67,031 $75,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,999
Model Year20122018
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6 D261hp I6 D
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/32 MPG26/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$72,010$80,260
Adjustments for Features0-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,010$73,660
Total Invoice$67,031$75,215
Adjustments for Features0-6,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,031$69,030

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

Model Year20122018
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE350540d
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power door closers $300
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Cross-traffic warning, front $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Side collision intervention $200
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,300$11,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,185

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

Model Year20122018
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 Weight4,059 lb.4,209 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 E350

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested171574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
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%
Active Multicontour 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 warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

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%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested175090%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

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