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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: $73,595

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $9,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimAMG E53ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,800 $60,950
Premium 2 Package 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Wood trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,370  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760  
Heated second row seats 580  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Cold Weather Package   1,050
Driver Assistance Package   1,350
Luxury Seating Package   1,900
Premium Package   2,300
Sport Package   3,000
App support   250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Semi-automated parking system   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Premium 2 Package 2,697  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Wood trim 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,274  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707  
Heated second row seats 539  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Cold Weather Package   955
Driver Assistance Package   1,230
Luxury Seating Package   1,730
Premium Package   2,095
Sport Package   2,730
App support   230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Semi-automated parking system   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 8,780 11,750
Options (change) 8,166 10,720
Destination 995 895
Total Price $83,575 $73,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E53
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,287
Model Year20202012
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimAMG E53ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine429hp I6 H335hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$83,575$73,595
Adjustments for Features-5,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,300$73,595

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

Model Year20202012
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimAMG E53ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
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 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,975$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5780

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

Model Year20202012
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 Weight4,341 lb.4,365 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 AMG E53

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested42538%
Total Not Requested70062%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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