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

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

Lowest Total Price: $44,930

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,844

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200920092009
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim535i550iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,500 $64,400 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000
Base Invoice $52,180 $59,450 $30,597 $32,225 $36,270
Premium Sound Package 1,400 1,400      
Navigation system 1,900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550   720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570 1,570
Premium II Package     3,500 3,500 1,350
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980 2,980
Panoramic sunroof     1,050 1,050 1,050
Wood trim     310    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
iPod integration     375 375 375
Premium Sound Package 1,275 1,275      
Navigation system 1,730        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500   669 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460 1,460
Premium II Package     3,255 3,255 1,256
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771 2,771
Panoramic sunroof     976 976 976
Wood trim     288    
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
iPod integration     349 349 349
Options (change) 4,700 2,250 11,155 10,845 8,695
Options (change) 4,280 2,050 10,372 10,084 8,085
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $62,075 $68,525 $44,930 $46,370 $48,570
Total Invoice $57,335 $63,375 $41,844 $43,184 $45,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,297
Model Year20112011200920092009
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim535i550iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6400hp V8228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$62,075$68,525$44,930$46,370$48,570
Adjustments for Features-2,375-2,7750-975-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,700$65,750$44,930$45,395$47,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$465$2,390
Total Invoice$57,335$63,375$41,844$43,184$45,230
Adjustments for Features-2,194-2,5660-908-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,141$60,809$41,844$42,276$44,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,668$0$432$2,222

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

Model Year20112011200920092009
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim535i550iC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,350$4,750$1,975$2,950$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$2,775$0$975$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,194-2,5660-908-1,164

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

Model Year20112009
Model5-Series Gran TurismoC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.7 in108.7 in
Length196.8 in182.3 in
Width74.8 in69.7 in
Height61.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,642 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.8 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205081%
Total Not Requested47519%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205081%
Total Not Requested47519%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%

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