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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: $73,200

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $5,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,157

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $4,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE400 HybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,800 $60,950
Base Invoice $51,894 $56,255
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Lane departure warning 850  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Night vision 1,780 2,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 2,200
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 490  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Cold Weather Package   1,050
Driver Assistance Package   1,350
Luxury Seating Package   1,900
Premium Package   2,300
Sport Package   3,000
App support   250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Semi-automated parking system   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Lane departure warning 791  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Night vision 1,655 2,365
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 2,000
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Cold Weather Package   955
Driver Assistance Package   1,230
Luxury Seating Package   1,730
Premium Package   2,095
Sport Package   2,730
App support   230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Semi-automated parking system   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 16,495 16,550
Options (change) 15,358 15,085
Destination 905 895
Total Price $73,200 $78,395
Total Invoice $68,157 $72,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,834
Model Year20132012
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE400 HybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/31 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$73,200$78,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,200$77,045
Total Invoice$68,157$72,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,157$70,991

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

Model Year20132012
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE400 HybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver 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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,244

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight4,189 lb.4,365 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 E400 Hybrid

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Total Requested171570%
Total Not Requested75030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested15013%
Total Not Requested100087%

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