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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: $70,745

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $29,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,866

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $26,424

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelE-ClassE-Class5-Series
TrimE300E400M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $85,500
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $78,840
designo Edition 4,900 4,900  
Premium 2 Package 5,900 5,900  
Active multicontour front seats 1,320 1,320  
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050 1,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Heated second row seats 580 580 350
Special order charge 250 250  
Rear side airbags 420 420 385
Rear spoiler 350 350 0
Power door closers 550 550 600
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760  
Sport Package   0  
Sunshades, second row   380  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats     1,900
Sunshade, rear, power     575
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,500
Wood trim     0
Auto-dimming headlights     250
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Folding second row seats     475
Proximity key     1,000
Heated steering wheel     200
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
designo Edition 4,557 4,557  
Premium 2 Package 5,487 5,487  
Active multicontour front seats 1,228 1,228  
Warmth & Comfort Package 977 977  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Heated second row seats 539 539 320
Special order charge 233 233  
Rear side airbags 391 391 350
Rear spoiler 326 326 0
Power door closers 512 512 545
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707  
Sport Package   0  
Sunshades, second row   291  
M Multi-Function Sport Seats     1,730
Sunshade, rear, power     525
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,185
Wood trim     0
Auto-dimming headlights     230
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Folding second row seats     430
Proximity key     910
Heated steering wheel     180
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 16,800 17,180 10,580
Options (change) 15,627 15,918 9,625
Destination 995 995 825
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000
Total Price $70,745 $77,075 $99,905
Total Invoice $65,866 $71,690 $92,290

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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: $32,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,883
Model Year201820182009
ModelE-ClassE-Class5-Series
TrimE300E400M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6500hp V10
TransmissionT9T9S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$70,745$77,075$99,905
Adjustments for Features-3,715-5,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,030$71,535$99,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,505$0
Total Invoice$65,866$71,690$92,290
Adjustments for Features-3,459-5,1530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,407$66,537$92,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,130$0

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

Model Year201820182009
ModelE-ClassE-Class5-Series
TrimE300E400M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,615$10,440$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,715$5,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,459-5,1530

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

Model Year20182009
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in113.7 in
Length193.8 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in72.7 in
Height57.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft314.0 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 headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested172542%
Total Not Requested240058%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested2500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested172542%
Total Not Requested240058%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
M Multi-Function Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger200Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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