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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: $69,150

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $8,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,675

BMW 5-Series 528i   
Difference: $8,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201120112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $61,400 $92,770 $99,770 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $57,102 $86,276 $92,786 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
KEYLESS-GO Package 990          
Rear Seat Package 440          
Premium 1 Package 4,320          
Parking Assist Package 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,350 1,350 1,750
Lighting Package 1,500          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     550 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,910 1,910 1,910 2,200 2,200 2,200
Heated second row seats 625          
Special order charge 250 250 250      
Heated steering wheel 490          
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380      
Xenon HID headlights       900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       500 500 500
Sport Package       2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium Package 2       4,500 4,500 2,400
Premium Package       1,800 1,800  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,950 1,950 1,950
Cold Weather Package       650 650 650
Convenience Package       1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000    
Around view cameras       800 800 800
Folding second row seats       475 475 475
App support       250 250 250
Dynamic Handling Package         2,700 2,700
KEYLESS-GO Package 921          
Rear Seat Package 409          
Premium 1 Package 4,018          
Parking Assist Package 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604 1,230 1,230 1,595
Lighting Package 1,395          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     500 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 1,776 1,776 2,000 2,000 2,000
Heated second row seats 581          
Special order charge 233 233 233      
Heated steering wheel 456          
Sunshades, second row 353 353 353      
Xenon HID headlights       820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       2,185 2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls       475 475 475
Sport Package       2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2       4,095 4,095 2,185
Premium Package       1,640 1,640  
Active Ventilated Seat Package       1,775 1,775 1,775
Cold Weather Package       590 590 590
Convenience Package       1,545 1,545 1,545
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910    
Around view cameras       730 730 730
Folding second row seats       430 430 430
App support       230 230 230
Dynamic Handling Package         2,455 2,455
Options (change) 15,715 6,630 6,630 23,225 24,025 19,975
Options (change) 14,616 6,166 6,166 21,155 21,880 18,195
Destination 925 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $78,040 $100,325 $107,325 $69,150 $75,000 $81,050
Total Invoice $72,643 $93,367 $99,877 $63,675 $69,045 $74,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 528i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,804
Model Year201420142014201120112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$78,040$100,325$107,325$69,150$75,000$81,050
Adjustments for Features-2,325-4,025-4,4250-500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,715$96,300$102,900$69,150$74,500$80,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,585$27,185$0$5,350$11,400
Total Invoice$72,643$93,367$99,877$63,675$69,045$74,655
Adjustments for Features-2,164-3,746-4,1180-460-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,479$89,621$95,759$63,675$68,585$74,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,142$25,280$0$4,910$10,519

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

Model Year201420142014201120112011
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE550E63 AMGE63 AMG S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100$100
Power door closers   $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100   
Wide-view front camera   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150     
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0   
Rear spoiler $200$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225   
USB port$25$25$25   
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Chronometer $100$100   
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75$75   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0   
Polished alloy wheels$350     
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,100$9,800$10,200$5,775$6,275$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$4,025$4,425$0$500$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,164-3,746-4,1180-460-461

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

Model Year20142011
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in116.9 in
Length192.1 in193.1 in
Width73.0 in73.2 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.3,815 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 Volume16.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested211575%
Total Not Requested70025%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E63 AMG S

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested224079%
Total Not Requested60021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested224079%
Total Not Requested60021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested162593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested70067%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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