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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: $48,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $11,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $10,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $41,645 $46,290 $55,585 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Premium Package 1,800 1,800          
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750        
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Premium Package 2 4,900 4,900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720 720 720 720
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 650 650 650 650
Folding second row seats 475 475 475        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000            
Sport Package 2,200            
Multicontour seats   1,300 1,300        
iPod integration     400        
Rearview camera     400        
Heated front seats     500        
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350        
Lighting Package       1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package       2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package       1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package       2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970 970 970
Lane departure warning       850 850 850 850
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660 660 660
Wood trim       325 325 0 0
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Premium Package 1,640 1,640          
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595        
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Premium Package 2 4,460 4,460          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   669 669 669 669
Proximity key 910 910 910 605 605 605 605
Folding second row seats 430 430 430        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910            
Sport Package 2,000            
Multicontour seats   1,185 1,185        
iPod integration     365        
Rearview camera     365        
Heated front seats     455        
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320        
Lighting Package       1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package       2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package       1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package       2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902 902 902
Lane departure warning       791 791 791 791
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614 614 614
Wood trim       302 302 0 0
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 14,175 11,375 6,175 12,505 12,505 9,680 11,020
Options (change) 12,900 10,355 5,625 11,631 11,631 9,004 10,250
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $60,100 $62,350 $67,250 $48,180 $51,400 $51,130 $72,525
Total Invoice $55,420 $57,520 $62,085 $44,870 $47,865 $47,614 $67,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,075
Model Year2011201120112012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16205, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$60,100$62,350$67,250$48,180$51,400$51,130$72,525
Adjustments for Features-1,600-1,100-5000-1,700-200-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,500$61,250$66,750$48,180$49,700$50,930$71,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$8,250$0$1,520$2,750$23,645
Total Invoice$55,420$57,520$62,085$44,870$47,865$47,614$67,630
Adjustments for Features-1,475-1,015-4620-1,583-186-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,945$56,505$61,623$44,870$46,282$47,428$66,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,560$7,678$0$1,412$2,558$22,107

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

Model Year2011201120112012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500    
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225     
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0      
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
Traffic information   $25$25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Chronometer      $100
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500      
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,650$4,150$3,550$3,050$4,750$3,250$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$1,100$500$0$1,700$200$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,475-1,015-4620-1,583-186-653

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

Model Year20112012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in108.7 in
Length193.1 in180.7 in
Width73.2 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested186566%
Total Not Requested97534%
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 seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

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%
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested186566%
Total Not Requested97534%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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