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BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $41,640 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $11,185 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $38,782 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $9,533 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $42,500 | $46,800 | $57,400 | $81,200 | $29,650 | $38,000 | $38,600 |
| Base Invoice | $38,855 | $42,770 | $52,415 | $74,070 | $27,575 | $35,340 | $35,898 |
| Sport Package (AWD) | 700 | 700 | |||||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | ||||
| Premium Package | 2,000 | 1,800 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 290 | 290 | 290 |
| Rear side airbags | 385 | 385 | 385 | 385 | 385 | 385 | 385 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 500 | 680 | 680 | 680 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 800 | 800 | 800 | 790 | 790 | 790 | |
| Navigation system | 1,800 | 1,800 | 1,800 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | |
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | 595 | 595 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Power driver seat | 600 | ||||||
| Entertainment Package | 1,460 | 1,460 | 1,460 | ||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 690 | 690 | 690 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||
| Sport Package (AWD) | 635 | 635 | |||||
| Premium Sound Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | ||||
| Premium Package | 1,820 | 1,640 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
| Rear side airbags | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | 358 | 358 | 358 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 455 | 633 | 633 | 633 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 730 | 730 | 730 | 735 | 735 | 735 | |
| Navigation system | 1,640 | 1,640 | 1,640 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | |
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | 540 | 540 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | ||||||
| Entertainment Package | 1,358 | 1,358 | 1,358 | ||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 642 | 642 | 642 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | ||||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||||
| Options (change) | 9,630 | 8,630 | 6,930 | 2,255 | 11,215 | 10,615 | 10,615 |
| Options (change) | 8,765 | 7,855 | 6,310 | 2,050 | 10,432 | 9,874 | 9,874 |
| Destination | 695 | 695 | 695 | 695 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $52,825 | $56,125 | $65,025 | $87,150 | $41,640 | $49,390 | $49,990 |
| Total Invoice | $48,315 | $51,320 | $59,420 | $79,815 | $38,782 | $45,989 | $46,547 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,950 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,403 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 215hp I6 | 255hp I6 | 360hp V8 | 500hp V10 | 201hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | S7 | M6 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 420, 13 | 420, 13 | 420, 13 | 420, 13 | 320, 12 | 320, 12 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 225/50-17 | 255/40-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $52,825 | $56,125 | $65,025 | $87,150 | $41,640 | $49,390 | $49,990 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,235 | -1,235 | -1,435 | -3,650 | 0 | -300 | -1,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $51,590 | $54,890 | $63,590 | $83,500 | $41,640 | $49,090 | $48,465 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,300 | $12,000 | $31,910 | $0 | $7,450 | $6,825 |
| Total Invoice | $48,315 | $51,320 | $59,420 | $79,815 | $38,782 | $45,989 | $46,547 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,130 | -1,129 | -1,311 | -3,343 | 0 | -279 | -1,420 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $47,185 | $50,191 | $58,109 | $76,472 | $38,782 | $45,710 | $45,127 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,006 | $10,924 | $29,287 | $0 | $6,928 | $6,345 |
Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2006 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 525i | 530i | 550i | M5 | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, driver seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | ||||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | ||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,275 | $2,275 | $2,475 | $4,690 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $2,565 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,235 | $1,235 | $1,435 | $3,650 | $0 | $300 | $1,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,130 | -1,129 | -1,311 | -3,343 | 0 | -279 | -1,420 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Model | 5-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 191.1 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.3 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.9 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 57.2 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 36.0 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 30% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i
| Sport Package (AWD) | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 33% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 67% |
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1225 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 16% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| Premium Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 420W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 450 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 35% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 35% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Entertainment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 65% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 35% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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