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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: $76,060

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $4,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,817

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $3,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE400 HybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,800 $61,400
Base Invoice $51,894 $56,670
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Premium 1 Package 4,000  
Premium 2 Package 2,450  
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 1,900
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 660  
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 800
Heated second row seats 625  
Special order charge 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,900
Cold Weather Package   950
Premium Package   1,500
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Wood trim, alternative type   1,080
Semi-automated parking system   500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Premium 1 Package 3,720  
Premium 2 Package 2,279  
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 1,730
Active Multicontour Driver Seat 614  
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 730
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,730
Cold Weather Package   865
Premium Package   1,365
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095
Wood trim, alternative type   985
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 19,355 18,155
Options (change) 18,018 16,530
Destination 905 925
Total Price $76,060 $80,480
Total Invoice $70,817 $74,125

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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: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,949
Model Year20132014
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$76,060$80,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,060$79,005
Total Invoice$70,817$74,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,817$72,766

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

Model Year20132014
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50
Around view cameras $500
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure collision mitigation $50
Lane departure prevention$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Wide-view front camera $150
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
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
Wood trim$300 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,625$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,359

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

Model Year20132014
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.1 in116.9 in
Length191.7 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested186576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
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 system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%
Active Multicontour Driver Seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Night vision
FeatureValueRequested?
Night vision1750Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50Yes
Animal detection, night50No
Total Requested180097%
Total Not Requested503%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%

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