BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $74,125

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $14,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,118

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $11,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $81,200 $58,930
Base Invoice $74,070 $54,805
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio 595  
Rear side airbags 385 420
Proximity key 1,000 650
Wood trim 0 0
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio 540  
Rear side airbags 350 391
Proximity key 910 605
Wood trim 0 0
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 3,255 12,620
Options (change) 2,960 11,738
Destination 695 875
Gas Tax 3,000 1,700
Total Price $88,150 $74,125
Total Invoice $80,725 $69,118

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,111
Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/18 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$88,150$74,125
Adjustments for Features0-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,150$73,585
Total Invoice$80,725$69,118
Adjustments for Features0-504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,725$68,614

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

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,875$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-504

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

Model Year20062012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in180.7 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,924 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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 headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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