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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: $68,600

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $64,380

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $1,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $49,244 $54,777 $66,588 $97,092 $48,295 $53,180
Active multicontour front seats 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Warmth & Comfort Package 1,050 1,050        
Premium 3 Package 9,500 9,500 6,500 3,600    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620      
Heated second row seats 580 580 580 580    
Power door closers 550 550 550 550 600 600
Wood trim, alternative type 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,300 1,080 1,080
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 700 700
Luxury Package   0        
Sunshades, second row   380 380 380    
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,370   1,000 1,000
Front sport buckets       2,500    
AMG Premium Package       3,600    
Driver Assistance Plus II         1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package         1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,400 1,400
Premium Package         2,300 1,950
Sunshade, rear, power         575 575
Luxury Seating Package         1,600 1,600
Lighting Package         1,050  
Cold Weather Package         800 800
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000  
Upholstered instrument panel         500 500
Apple CarPlay support         300 300
Active multicontour front seats 1,228 1,228 1,228      
Warmth & Comfort Package 977 977        
Premium 3 Package 8,835 8,835 6,045 3,348    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507      
Heated second row seats 539 539 539 539    
Power door closers 512 512 512 512 550 550
Wood trim, alternative type 1,209 1,209 1,209 1,209 995 995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 645 645
Luxury Package   0        
Sunshades, second row   291 353 353    
Upgraded leather upholstery     1,274   920 920
Front sport buckets       2,325    
AMG Premium Package       3,348    
Driver Assistance Plus II         1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package         1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package         1,290 1,290
Premium Package         2,115 1,795
Sunshade, rear, power         530 530
Luxury Seating Package         1,470 1,470
Lighting Package         965  
Cold Weather Package         735 735
Adaptive dampers - electrical         920  
Upholstered instrument panel         460 460
Apple CarPlay support         275 275
Options (change) 17,090 17,470 14,790 13,230 16,405 14,005
Options (change) 15,896 16,187 13,756 12,304 15,090 12,885
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $71,035 $77,365 $87,385 $118,625 $68,600 $71,450
Total Invoice $66,135 $71,959 $81,339 $110,391 $64,380 $67,060

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,224
Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$71,035$77,365$87,385$118,625$68,600$71,450
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-4,100-4,000-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,035$75,240$83,285$114,625$68,100$71,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,205$12,250$43,590$0$3,350
Total Invoice$66,135$71,959$81,339$110,391$64,380$67,060
Adjustments for Features0-1,977-3,816-3,722-4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,135$69,982$77,523$106,669$63,911$67,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,847$11,388$40,534$0$3,149

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

Model Year201820182018201820172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S530i540i
Body4dr 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
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Automated lane change$300$300$300$300  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100$100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 $0$0
Active safety seat bolsters$0$0$0   
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0$0$0$0  
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  
Drift mode   $0  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Side collision intervention    $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50  
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Regenerative braking    $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0$0
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100  
Aux input    $50$50
CD player    $125$125
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25  
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
Text dictation    $50$50
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Voice recorder    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200  
Analog clock$25$25    
Boost gauge  $75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100
Heated front row armrests$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0    
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $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$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,100$7,225$9,200$9,100$5,600$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$4,100$4,000$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,977-3,816-3,722-4690

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

Model Year20182017
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in117.1 in
Length193.8 in194.6 in
Width73.7 in73.5 in
Height57.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.7 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 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 assist200Yes
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, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested550079%
Total Not Requested147521%

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 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 assist200Yes
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, rear100Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested550079%
Total Not Requested147521%

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 assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%
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%

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 assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%
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 assist200Yes
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested267587%
Total Not Requested40013%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested195093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Total Requested172578%
Total Not Requested50022%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested195093%
Total Not Requested1507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested127584%
Total Not Requested25016%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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