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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: $53,070

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $19,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,438

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $17,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-Class
Trim535i550iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,500 $64,400 $35,350 $41,400
Base Invoice $52,180 $59,450 $32,876 $38,502
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 2,950 2,950
Navigation system 1,900      
Dynamic Handling Package 2,700 2,700 1,530 1,530
Sport Package 2,200 2,200    
Premium Sound Package 1,400 1,400    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550   720 720
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 650 650
Heated front seats 500 500    
Rearview camera 400 400    
App support 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790
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
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 2,744 2,744
Navigation system 1,730      
Dynamic Handling Package 2,455 2,455 1,423 1,423
Sport Package 2,000 2,000    
Premium Sound Package 1,275 1,275    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500   669 669
Proximity key 910 910 605 605
Heated front seats 455 455    
Rearview camera 365 365    
App support 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595
Special order charge     250 250
Leather Package     1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Wood trim     302 0
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014
Options (change) 15,000 12,550 16,815 13,990
Options (change) 13,655 11,425 15,657 13,030
Destination 875 875 905 905
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $72,375 $78,825 $53,070 $56,295
Total Invoice $66,710 $72,750 $49,438 $52,437

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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 C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,788
Model Year2011201120132013
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-Class
Trim535i550iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6400hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$72,375$78,825$53,070$56,295
Adjustments for Features-525-9250-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,850$77,900$53,070$55,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,050$0$2,875
Total Invoice$66,710$72,750$49,438$52,437
Adjustments for Features-484-8540-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,226$71,896$49,438$52,111
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,670$0$2,673

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

Model Year2011201120132013
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-Class
Trim535i550iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
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, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention  $150$150
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,075$4,150$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$925$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-484-8540-326

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

Model Year20112013
Model5-Series Gran TurismoC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.7 in108.7 in
Length196.8 in180.7 in
Width74.8 in69.7 in
Height61.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,642 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75033%
Total Not Requested150067%
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

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75033%
Total Not Requested150067%
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 C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
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
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
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 - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%
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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