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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: $73,350

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $22,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,285

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $20,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,900 $66,100
Base Invoice $77,370 $61,473
Sunshade, rear, power 575 440
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 385  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Folding second row seats 475  
Proximity key 1,000  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 990
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
designo Package   3,100
Garmin Map Pilot   625
Sunshades, second row   380
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunshade, rear, power 525 409
Wood trim 0  
Rear side airbags 350  
Rear spoiler 0  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Folding second row seats 430  
Proximity key 910  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 921
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
designo Package   2,883
Garmin Map Pilot   581
Sunshades, second row   353
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 8,480 6,255
Options (change) 7,630 5,817
Destination 825 995
Gas Tax 3,000 0
Total Price $96,205 $73,350
Total Invoice $88,825 $68,285

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,029
Model Year20082018
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V10469hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$96,205$73,350
Adjustments for Features0-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,205$72,825
Total Invoice$88,825$68,285
Adjustments for Features0-489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$88,825$67,796

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

Model Year20082018
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,000$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-489

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

Model Year20082018
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in111.8 in
Length191.1 in184.5 in
Width72.7 in71.3 in
Height57.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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