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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: $49,270

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $11,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,884

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $10,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim535i550iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,000 $66,000 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $52,620 $60,900 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Driver Assistance Package 1,350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550   720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
Sport Package   1,200      
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Lane departure warning     850 850 850
Proximity key     650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660
Wood trim     325 325 0
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Driver Assistance Package 1,230        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500   669 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
Sport Package   1,090      
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Lane departure warning     791 791 791
Proximity key     605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614
Wood trim     302 302 0
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 2,750 1,700 13,595 13,595 10,770
Options (change) 2,505 1,545 12,645 12,645 10,018
Destination 895 895 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $60,645 $69,595 $49,270 $52,490 $52,220
Total Invoice $56,020 $64,340 $45,884 $48,879 $48,628

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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: $10,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,466
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim535i550iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6400hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12600, 16450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$60,645$69,595$49,270$52,490$52,220
Adjustments for Features-725-1,5250-1,700-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,920$68,070$49,270$50,790$52,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,150$0$1,520$2,750
Total Invoice$56,020$64,340$45,884$48,879$48,628
Adjustments for Features-670-1,4100-1,583-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,350$62,930$45,884$47,296$48,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,580$0$1,412$2,558

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
Model5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim535i550iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200$200
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   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
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   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$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   
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback 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$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,600$5,400$3,875$5,575$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$1,525$0$1,700$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-670-1,4100-1,583-186

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

Model Year20122012
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1007%
Total Not Requested140093%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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%

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%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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%

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