BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006

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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: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $1,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Trim550iC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $54,450
Base Invoice $55,585 $50,639
Multicontour seats 1,300  
Heated front seats 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Premium Package   925
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Xenon HID headlights   790
Navigation system   2,210
Wood trim   775
Multicontour seats 1,185  
Heated front seats 455  
Folding second row seats 430  
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Premium Package   860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Xenon HID headlights   735
Navigation system   2,055
Wood trim   721
Options (change) 3,200 6,655
Options (change) 2,915 6,189
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $64,275 $63,180
Total Invoice $59,375 $58,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $70
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $604
Model Year20112006
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Trim550iC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionT8T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$64,275$63,180
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,110$63,180
Total Invoice$59,375$58,903
Adjustments for Features-1,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,299$58,903

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

Model Year20112006
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Trim550iC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,590$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0760

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

Model Year20112006
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.9 in
Length193.1 in178.4 in
Width73.2 in68.0 in
Height57.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,376 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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