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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: $68,625

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,894

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Premium 3 Package 9,500 9,500 6,500 3,600      
Power door closers 550 550 550 550      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760 760 760      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450        
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620        
Heated steering wheel 250 250          
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580      
Special order charge 250 250          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550  
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380      
Wood trim     0 0      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370        
Front sport buckets       2,500      
AMG Premium Package       3,600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,400 2,400 2,400
M Sport Package         4,800 4,800  
Luxury Seating Package         2,400 2,400 2,400
Premium Package         2,250 1,000  
Cold Weather Package         1,450 1,450 1,450
Driver Assistance Package         1,350 1,350 3,500
Technology Package         1,850 1,850  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350 350
Around view cameras         800 800  
Semi-automated parking system         500 500 500
Head-up display (HUD)         1,300 1,300  
Proximity key         1,000 1,000  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500 500
App support         250 250 250
Sport Package             2,600
Convenience Package             1,700
Premium 3 Package 8,835 8,835 6,045 3,348      
Power door closers 512 512 512 512      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707 707 707      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419        
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507        
Heated steering wheel 233 233          
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539      
Special order charge 233 233          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500 500  
Sunshades, second row   291 353 353      
Wood trim     0 0      
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274        
Front sport buckets       2,325      
AMG Premium Package       3,348      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,185 2,185 2,185
M Sport Package         4,370 4,370  
Luxury Seating Package         2,185 2,185 2,185
Premium Package         2,050 910  
Cold Weather Package         1,320 1,320 1,320
Driver Assistance Package         1,230 1,230 3,185
Technology Package         1,685 1,685  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320 320
Around view cameras         730 730  
Semi-automated parking system         455 455 455
Head-up display (HUD)         1,185 1,185  
Proximity key         910 910  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475 475
App support         230 230 230
Sport Package             2,365
Convenience Package             1,545
Options (change) 14,680 15,060 12,930 12,690 21,750 20,500 15,650
Options (change) 13,655 13,946 12,026 11,802 19,830 18,690 14,265
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $68,625 $74,955 $85,525 $118,085 $69,545 $73,895 $78,545
Total Invoice $63,894 $69,718 $79,609 $109,889 $64,055 $68,065 $72,380

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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: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,442
Model Year2018201820182018201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$68,625$74,955$85,525$118,085$69,545$73,895$78,545
Adjustments for Features-2,450-4,275-6,650-7,35000-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,175$70,680$78,875$110,735$69,545$73,895$78,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,505$12,700$44,560$0$4,350$8,650
Total Invoice$63,894$69,718$79,609$109,889$64,055$68,065$72,380
Adjustments for Features-2,281-3,976-6,190-6,84000-323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,613$65,742$73,419$103,049$64,055$68,065$72,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,129$11,806$41,436$0$4,010$8,002

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

Model Year2018201820182018201220122012
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Automated lane change$300$300$300$300   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100$100
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  $300
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Active safety seat bolsters$0$0$0    
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Drift mode   $0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200   
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0   
Wide-view front camera    $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200   
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50   
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler  $200$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
Aux input    $50$50$50
CD player    $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200   
Analog clock$25$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75   
Chronometer  $100$100   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200   
Leather door panel trim    $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Total Value of Features$8,900$10,725$13,100$13,800$6,450$6,450$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$4,275$6,650$7,350$0$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,281-3,976-6,190-6,84000-323

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

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,035 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested422561%
Total Not Requested275039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
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
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested422561%
Total Not Requested275039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested212553%
Total Not Requested185047%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested212553%
Total Not Requested185047%
AMG Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested192563%
Total Not Requested115037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

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