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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: $73,155

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $7,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,102

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $6,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE300550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $66,300
Base Invoice $48,500 $61,675
designo Edition 4,900  
Premium 3 Package 11,250  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Heated second row seats 620  
Special order charge 250  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 800
Wood trim, alternative type 1,300 1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Cold Weather Package   950
Executive Package   2,950
Luxury Seating Package   1,300
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
LED headlights   1,900
Semi-automated parking system   500
Sunshade, rear, power   575
designo Edition 4,557  
Premium 3 Package 10,463  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Heated second row seats 577  
Special order charge 233  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 730
Wood trim, alternative type 1,209 985
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Cold Weather Package   865
Executive Package   2,685
Luxury Seating Package   1,185
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095
LED headlights   1,730
Semi-automated parking system   455
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Options (change) 20,080 12,955
Options (change) 18,677 11,800
Destination 925 995
Total Price $73,155 $80,250
Total Invoice $68,102 $74,470

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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: $8,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,020
Model Year20172016
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE300550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4443hp V8
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18
Total Price$73,155$80,250
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,380$80,250
Total Invoice$68,102$74,470
Adjustments for Features-1,6520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,450$74,470

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

Model Year20172016
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimE300550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Power door closers $300
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay 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 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Ceramic controls $0
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,950$5,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6520

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

Model Year20172016
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in116.9 in
Length193.8 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.2 in
Height57.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,815 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested185074%
Total Not Requested65026%
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 assist200No
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
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested522566%
Total Not Requested275034%

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
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Ceramic controls0No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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