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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: $77,950

BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5   
Difference: $12,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelE-Class5-Series
TrimAMG E53ActiveHybrid 5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,800 $62,100
Premium 3 Package 6,500  
Active multicontour front seats 1,320  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 550
Leather seating surfaces 1,620  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,370  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 760  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,300 1,080
Power door closers 550 600
Heated second row seats 580  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Premium Package   1,500
LED headlights   1,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Luxury Seating Package   2,400
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Cold Weather Package   950
Driver Assistance Plus   1,700
Semi-automated parking system   500
Premium 3 Package 6,045  
Active multicontour front seats 1,228  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 500
Leather seating surfaces 1,507  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,274  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 707  
Wood trim, alternative type 1,209 985
Power door closers 512 545
Heated second row seats 539  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Premium Package   1,365
LED headlights   1,730
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,095
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Luxury Seating Package   2,185
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Cold Weather Package   865
Driver Assistance Plus   1,545
Semi-automated parking system   455
Options (change) 15,550 14,855
Options (change) 14,463 13,525
Destination 995 995
Total Price $90,345 $77,950

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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: $6,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,860
Model Year20202016
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$90,345$77,950
Adjustments for Features-5,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,570$77,950

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

Model Year20202016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active safety seat bolsters$0 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0 
Wide-view front camera $150
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Near-field communications (NFC)$25 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$11,125$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9880

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

Model Year20202016
ModelE-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in116.9 in
Length193.8 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E53

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested237560%
Total Not Requested160040%
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
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100Yes
Massage, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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