BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2011

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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: $73,480

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $21,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,544

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $18,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $58,200
Base Invoice $77,370 $54,126
Folding second row seats 475  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
iPod integration 400  
Rear side airbags 385 420
Proximity key 1,000 1,140
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Lighting Package   985
Multimedia Package   3,350
AMG Leather Package   3,030
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Limited-slip rear differential   2,000
Folding second row seats 430  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
iPod integration 365  
Rear side airbags 350 391
Proximity key 910 1,060
Wood trim 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Lighting Package   916
Multimedia Package   3,115
AMG Leather Package   2,818
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Limited-slip rear differential   1,860
Options (change) 6,930 12,305
Options (change) 6,305 11,443
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 3,000 2,100
Total Price $94,655 $73,480
Total Invoice $87,500 $68,544

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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: $19,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,514
Model Year20082011
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$94,655$73,480
Adjustments for Features-1,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,095$73,480
Total Invoice$87,500$68,544
Adjustments for Features-1,4420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,058$68,544

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

Model Year20082011
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 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,325$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4420

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

Model Year20082011
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.3,662 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 in55.1 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested127577%
Total Not Requested39023%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested245094%
Total Not Requested1506%

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