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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: $57,195

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $12,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112019201920192019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,050 $50,100 $60,200 $41,400 $55,250 $67,000 $74,600
Premium Package 1,800 1,800          
Premium Package 2 4,500 4,500 2,400        
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,750   2,250 2,250 2,250
M Sport Package 4,800 6,500 6,500        
Xenon HID headlights 900            
Convenience Package 1,700 1,700 1,700        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,950 1,950 1,950        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500        
App support 250 250 250        
Around view cameras 800 800 800        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300 990 990 990 990
Folding second row seats 475 475 475        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720 720 720 720
designo Package       3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Heated front seats       580      
Premium Driver Assistance Package       3,050      
Multimedia Package       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Parking Assist Package       1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Sunshade, rear, power       440 440 440 440
Sunshades, second row       380 380 380 380
Power trunk closer       250      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450 450 450 450
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       850 850   850
Advanced Lighting Package           1,050  
Premium Package 1,640 1,640          
Premium Package 2 4,095 4,095 2,185        
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,595   2,093 2,093 2,093
M Sport Package 4,370 5,915 5,915        
Xenon HID headlights 820            
Convenience Package 1,545 1,545 1,545        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,775 1,775 1,775        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475        
App support 230 230 230        
Around view cameras 730 730 730        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185 921 921 921 921
Folding second row seats 430 430 430        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670 670 670 670
designo Package       3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Heated front seats       539      
Premium Driver Assistance Package       2,837      
Multimedia Package       2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Parking Assist Package       1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Sunshade, rear, power       409 409 409 409
Sunshades, second row       354 354 353 353
Power trunk closer       233      
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419 419 419 419
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       791 791   791
Advanced Lighting Package           977  
Options (change) 23,275 24,075 20,025 14,800 12,470 12,670 9,870
Options (change) 21,210 21,935 18,250 13,767 11,600 11,785 9,181
Destination 875 875 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $69,200 $75,050 $81,100 $57,195 $68,715 $80,665 $85,465

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,908
Model Year2011201120112019201920192019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$69,200$75,050$81,100$57,195$68,715$80,665$85,465
Adjustments for Features0-500-500-1,050-2,925-3,075-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,200$74,550$80,600$56,145$65,790$77,590$82,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,350$11,400$0$9,645$21,445$26,345

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

Model Year2011201120112019201920192019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD    $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100   
Power door closers$300$300$300    
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350   
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50    
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  $50 
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     $150 
LED headlights     $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750 $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  $150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500$500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Suggestive steering   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,950$6,450$6,450$7,000$8,875$9,025$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$500$1,050$2,925$3,075$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-460-461-271-536-487-354

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

Model Year20112019
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.8 in
Length193.1 in184.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.6 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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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 information25Yes
Total Requested224079%
Total Not Requested60021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested167596%
Total Not Requested754%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
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 information25Yes
Total Requested224079%
Total Not Requested60021%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested120051%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0Yes
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115049%
Total Not Requested120051%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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