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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: $72,035

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $615

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,061

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $1,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE300540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $56,450
Base Invoice $48,500 $53,180
Premium 3 Package 11,250  
AWD 2,500 2,300
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Heated second row seats 620  
Special order charge 250  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,300 1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,700
Driving Assistance Package   1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,400
Premium Package   1,950
Luxury Seating Package   1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,000
Cold Weather Package   800
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Apple CarPlay support   300
Premium 3 Package 10,463  
AWD 2,325 2,140
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Heated second row seats 577  
Special order charge 233  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,209 995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 645
Driver Assistance Plus II   1,565
Driving Assistance Package   1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package   1,290
Premium Package   1,795
Luxury Seating Package   1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery   920
Cold Weather Package   735
Sunshade, rear, power   530
Apple CarPlay support   275
Options (change) 18,960 15,205
Options (change) 17,636 14,015
Destination 925 995
Total Price $72,035 $72,650
Total Invoice $67,061 $68,190

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,082
Model Year20172017
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE300540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$72,035$72,650
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,035$72,600
Total Invoice$67,061$68,190
Adjustments for Features0-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,061$68,143

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

Model Year20172017
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE300540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated lane change$300 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active safety seat bolsters$0 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Side collision intervention $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
S Voice support $0
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 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Rapid-heating front seats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,200$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47

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

Model Year20172017
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in117.1 in
Length193.8 in194.6 in
Width73.7 in73.5 in
Height57.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,792 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Power decklid350Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested590074%
Total Not Requested207526%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested195093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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