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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: $53,060

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $10,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,412

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $8,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $35,800 $42,100
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $33,294 $39,153
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750 2,950 2,950
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500    
Sport Package 2,200 2,200 2,200    
Premium Package 2 4,900 4,900 2,800    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720 720
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 650 650
App support 250 250 250    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,700 2,700 1,530 1,530
Lighting Package       1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package       2,860 2,860
Special order charge       250 250
Leather Package       1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package       2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Wood trim       325 0
Sunshade, rear, power       440 440
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595 2,744 2,744
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475    
Sport Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium Package 2 4,460 4,460 2,550    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   669 669
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Proximity key 910 910 910 605 605
App support 230 230 230    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910        
Dynamic Handling Package   2,455 2,455 1,423 1,423
Lighting Package       1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package       2,660 2,660
Special order charge       233 233
Leather Package       1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package       2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Wood trim       302 0
Sunshade, rear, power       409 409
Options (change) 17,325 18,125 14,075 16,335 13,510
Options (change) 15,790 16,515 12,830 15,193 12,566
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Total Price $63,250 $69,100 $75,150 $53,060 $56,535
Total Invoice $58,310 $63,680 $69,290 $49,412 $52,644

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,945
Model Year20112011201120142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,250$69,100$75,150$53,060$56,535
Adjustments for Features0-500-500-50-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,250$68,600$74,650$53,010$56,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$11,400$0$3,125
Total Invoice$58,310$63,680$69,290$49,412$52,644
Adjustments for Features0-461-461-47-372
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,310$63,219$68,829$49,365$52,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,909$10,519$0$2,907

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

Model Year20112011201120142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,300$4,300$3,850$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$500$50$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-461-461-47-372

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

Model Year20112014
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length193.1 in180.7 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested211574%
Total Not Requested72526%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested211574%
Total Not Requested72526%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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