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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: $70,775

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $30,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,894

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300   
Difference: $27,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelE-ClassE-Class5-Series
TrimE300E400M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $90,200
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $83,165
Active multicontour front seats 1,320 1,320  
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050 1,050  
Premium 2 Package 5,900 5,900  
designo Edition 4,900 4,900  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760 760  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450  
Heated second row seats 580 580  
Special order charge 250 250  
Power door closers 550 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720  
Sport Package   0  
Sunshades, second row   380  
Executive Package     5,500
Wood trim     0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,500
Active multicontour front seats 1,228 1,228  
Warmth & Comfort Package 977 977  
Premium 2 Package 5,487 5,487  
designo Edition 4,557 4,557  
Rear spoiler 326 326  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707 707  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419  
Heated second row seats 539 539  
Special order charge 233 233  
Power door closers 512 512  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670  
Sport Package   0  
Sunshades, second row   291  
Executive Package     5,005
Wood trim     0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     3,185
Options (change) 16,830 17,210 9,000
Options (change) 15,655 15,946 8,190
Destination 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $70,775 $77,105 $101,425
Total Invoice $65,894 $71,718 $93,580

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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: $32,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,059
Model Year201820182013
ModelE-ClassE-Class5-Series
TrimE300E400M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6560hp V8
TransmissionT9T9S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$70,775$77,105$101,425
Adjustments for Features-1,475-3,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,300$73,805$101,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,505$0
Total Invoice$65,894$71,718$93,580
Adjustments for Features-1,373-3,0690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,521$68,649$93,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,128$0

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

Model Year201820182013
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 
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, passenger  $75
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat  $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
MP3-compatible player  $50
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300 
Heated front row armrests$100$100 
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,250$9,075$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$3,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,373-3,0690

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

Model Year20182013
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

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested197548%
Total Not Requested215052%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Active multicontour front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Warmth & Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated front row armrests100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power trunk closer350Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested197548%
Total Not Requested215052%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested230076%
Total Not Requested72524%

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