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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: $77,370

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $25,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,019

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $23,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $65,250
Base Invoice $83,165 $60,683
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
Executive Package 5,500  
Wood trim 0 325
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Multimedia Package   2,230
Parking Assist Package   1,290
designo Package   3,090
Power trunk closer   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunshades, second row   380
Sunshade, rear, power   440
Head-up display (HUD)   990
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
Executive Package 5,005  
Wood trim 0 302
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Multimedia Package   2,074
Parking Assist Package   1,200
designo Package   2,874
Power trunk closer   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Sunshades, second row   353
Sunshade, rear, power   409
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 10,900 11,195
Options (change) 9,920 10,411
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $103,325 $77,370
Total Invoice $95,310 $72,019

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,092
Model Year20132016
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$103,325$77,370
Adjustments for Features-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$102,025$77,370
Total Invoice$95,310$72,019
Adjustments for Features-1,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$94,111$72,019

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

Model Year20132016
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote$200 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$8,625$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1990

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

Model Year20132016
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.8 in
Length193.1 in184.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested132544%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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