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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: $47,185

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,943

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $33,600 $39,750
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $31,248 $36,968
Navigation system 1,900 1,900      
Premium Package 1,800 1,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720 720
iPod integration 400 400 400    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,130 1,130
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000        
Sport Package 2,200        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500        
Folding second row seats 475 475 475    
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Rearview camera     400 450 450
Leather seating surfaces       1,590 1,590
Premium 2 Package       3,700 1,400
Dynamic Handling Package       1,500 1,500
Multimedia Package       2,650 2,650
Wood trim       320  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650 650
Navigation system 1,730 1,730      
Premium Package 1,640 1,640      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670 670
iPod integration 365 365 365    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 910 910 910 1,051 1,051
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910        
Sport Package 2,000        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475        
Folding second row seats 430 430 430    
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Rearview camera     365 418 418
Leather seating surfaces       1,479 1,479
Premium 2 Package       3,441 1,302
Dynamic Handling Package       1,395 1,395
Multimedia Package       2,464 2,464
Wood trim       298  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604 604
Options (change) 12,150 7,550 3,700 12,710 10,090
Options (change) 11,080 6,875 3,370 11,820 9,383
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $58,075 $58,525 $64,775 $47,185 $50,715
Total Invoice $53,600 $54,040 $59,830 $43,943 $47,226

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,650
Model Year20112011201120102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$58,075$58,525$64,775$47,185$50,715
Adjustments for Features-2,175-825-1,4250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,900$57,700$63,350$47,185$49,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$7,450$0$2,280
Total Invoice$53,600$54,040$59,830$43,943$47,226
Adjustments for Features-2,007-762-1,3160-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,593$53,278$58,514$43,943$46,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,685$6,921$0$2,119

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

Model Year20112011201120102010
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat$150    
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power thigh support length 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$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,275$2,925$3,525$2,100$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$825$1,425$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,007-762-1,3160-1,164

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

Model Year20112010
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length193.1 in182.3 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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 seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested245092%
Total Not Requested2008%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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