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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: $73,520

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $26,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,581

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $24,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,100 $58,200
Base Invoice $87,250 $54,126
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Multimedia Package   3,350
Lighting Package   985
AMG Leather Package   3,030
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Rearview camera   460
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Proximity key   1,140
Limited-slip rear differential   2,000
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Multimedia Package   3,115
Lighting Package   916
AMG Leather Package   2,818
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Rearview camera   428
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Proximity key   1,060
Limited-slip rear differential   1,860
Options (change) 3,500 12,345
Options (change) 3,185 11,480
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $99,895 $73,520
Total Invoice $92,730 $68,581

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,946
Model Year20162011
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$99,895$73,520
Adjustments for Features-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,445$73,520
Total Invoice$92,730$68,581
Adjustments for Features-3,2030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$89,527$68,581

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

Model Year20162011
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$6,500$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2030

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

Model Year20162011
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length193.4 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,662 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 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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