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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: $72,145

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $1,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,161

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid   
Difference: $1,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE400 HybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,700 $61,400
Base Invoice $52,731 $56,670
KEYLESS-GO Package 990  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Lighting Package 1,500  
Premium 1 Package 3,870  
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
Lane departure warning 875 700
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  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Premium Package   1,500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Cold Weather Package   950
Semi-automated parking system   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   1,800
App support   250
KEYLESS-GO Package 921  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Lighting Package 1,395  
Premium 1 Package 3,599  
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
Lane departure warning 814 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,776 2,000
Heated second row seats 581  
Special order charge 233  
Heated steering wheel 456  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Premium Package   1,365
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Cold Weather Package   865
Semi-automated parking system   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   1,640
App support   230
Options (change) 14,520 11,675
Options (change) 13,505 10,650
Destination 925 925
Total Price $72,145 $74,000
Total Invoice $67,161 $68,245

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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: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,200
Model Year20142013
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE400 HybridActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$72,145$74,000
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,020$74,000
Total Invoice$67,161$68,245
Adjustments for Features-1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,045$68,245

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

Model Year20142013
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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$4,450$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1160

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

Model Year20142013
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 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 Volume16.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 Hybrid

KEYLESS-GO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested156562%
Total Not Requested95038%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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