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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: $62,985

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $9,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,644

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $7,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE300550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $62,000
Base Invoice $48,500 $57,220
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Heated steering wheel 250  
Heated second row seats 620  
Premium 1 Package 3,950  
Special order charge 250  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0 2,600
AWD 2,500 2,300
Cold Weather Package   1,450
Convenience Package   1,700
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
App support   250
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Heated steering wheel 233  
Heated second row seats 577  
Premium 1 Package 3,674  
Special order charge 233  
9-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Sport Package 0 2,365
AWD 2,325 2,115
Cold Weather Package   1,320
Convenience Package   1,545
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
App support   230
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 9,910 9,150
Options (change) 9,219 8,370
Destination 925 895
Total Price $62,985 $72,045
Total Invoice $58,644 $66,485

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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: $10,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,819
Model Year20172012
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE300550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4400hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$62,985$72,045
Adjustments for Features-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,935$72,045
Total Invoice$58,644$66,485
Adjustments for Features-9780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,666$66,485

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

Model Year20172012
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE300550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers $300
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
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 
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,750$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9780

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

Model Year20172012
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in116.9 in
Length193.8 in193.1 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,792 lb.4,519 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160050%
Total Not Requested160050%
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 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%

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