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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: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
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 $57,000 $66,000 $31,600 $33,300 $36,900
Base Invoice $52,620 $60,900 $29,388 $30,969 $34,317
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550   710 710 710
Heated front seats 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350        
Sport Package   1,200      
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550 1,550
Premium II Package     2,750 2,750 1,350
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
iPod integration     375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500   660 660 660
Heated front seats 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320        
Sport Package   1,090      
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442 1,442
Premium II Package     2,558 2,558 1,256
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Panoramic sunroof     930 930 930
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
iPod integration     349 349 349
Options (change) 1,400 1,700 9,985 9,985 8,585
Options (change) 1,275 1,545 9,287 9,287 7,985
Destination 895 895 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0 0
Total Price $59,295 $69,595 $42,410 $44,110 $46,310
Total Invoice $54,790 $64,340 $39,500 $41,081 $43,127

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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: $13,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,894
Model Year20122012200820082008
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)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$59,295$69,595$42,410$44,110$46,310
Adjustments for Features-3,675-5,0750-1,175-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,620$64,520$42,410$42,935$44,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,900$0$525$2,450
Total Invoice$54,790$64,340$39,500$41,081$43,127
Adjustments for Features-3,396-4,6920-1,094-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,394$59,648$39,500$39,987$41,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,254$0$487$2,277

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

Model Year20122012200820082008
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 
Power liftgate$350    
Proximity key$250    
Remote app$25$25   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
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   
Rearview camera$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   
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   
HD radio$50$50   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
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
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
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   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat $150   
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 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
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
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
Total Value of Features$6,025$7,425$2,350$3,525$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,675$5,075$0$1,175$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,396-4,6920-1,094-1,350

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

Model Year20122008
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 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 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested47521%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 player0Yes
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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