Mercedes-Benz E-Class Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2013 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006

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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: $88,500

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $6,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,045

BMW 5-Series M5   
Difference: $7,386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,800 $81,200
Base Invoice $83,514 $74,070
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Heated second row seats 625 350
Special order charge 250  
Rear side airbags 420 385
Folding second row seats   475
Xenon HID headlights   800
Satellite radio   595
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Heated second row seats 581 320
Special order charge 250  
Rear side airbags 391 350
Folding second row seats   430
Xenon HID headlights   730
Satellite radio   540
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 4,295 3,605
Options (change) 4,012 3,280
Destination 905 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $95,000 $88,500
Total Invoice $88,431 $81,045

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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: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,137
Model Year20132006
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine518hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$95,000$88,500
Adjustments for Features-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,510$88,500
Total Invoice$88,431$81,045
Adjustments for Features-3,2490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,182$81,045

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

Model Year20132006
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 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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$6,115$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2490

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

Model Year20132006
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.4,012 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
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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