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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: $48,310

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,984

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112007
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Trim550iC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,200 $38,000
Base Invoice $55,585 $35,340
Multicontour seats 1,300  
Aluminum trim 0  
Folding second row seats 475 290
Heated front seats 500 680
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Sunroof Package   1,790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Xenon HID headlights   790
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820
Navigation system   2,210
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,500
Multicontour seats 1,185  
Aluminum trim 0  
Folding second row seats 430 270
Heated front seats 455 633
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Sunroof Package   1,665
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Xenon HID headlights   735
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763
Navigation system   2,055
Leather upholstery, extended coverage   1,395
Options (change) 2,850 9,535
Options (change) 2,595 8,869
Destination 875 775
Total Price $63,925 $48,310
Total Invoice $59,055 $44,984

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,240
Model Year20112007
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Trim550iC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8268hp V6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$63,925$48,310
Adjustments for Features-3,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,860$48,310
Total Invoice$59,055$44,984
Adjustments for Features-2,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,224$44,984

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

Model Year20112007
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Trim550iC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,590$525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8310

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

Model Year20112007
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.3,450 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 C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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