BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2015

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,825

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $17,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,371

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $15,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $71,900
Base Invoice $77,370 $66,867
Sunshade, rear, power 575 440
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 475  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Proximity key 1,000  
Rear side airbags 385 420
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Becker Map Pilot   600
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunshades, second row   380
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Sunshade, rear, power 525 409
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Folding second row seats 430  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 910  
Rear side airbags 350 391
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 921
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Becker Map Pilot   558
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Sunshades, second row   353
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 8,480 6,000
Options (change) 7,630 5,579
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $96,205 $78,825
Total Invoice $88,825 $73,371

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,292
Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10503hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/35-19
Total Price$96,205$78,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,205$76,850
Total Invoice$88,825$73,371
Adjustments for Features0-1,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,825$71,533

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

Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,200$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,838

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

Model Year20082015
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.8 in
Length191.1 in184.5 in
Width72.7 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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