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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: $13,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,870

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $11,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $54,805
Premium Package 2,250 1,000 2,300          
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 1,350          
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450   1,450        
Technology Package 1,850 1,850            
Sport Package 3,600 3,600 3,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550   720 720 720 720
Proximity key 1,000 1,000   1,000 650 650 650 650
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350        
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500        
Heated front seats     500          
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 2,050 910 2,095          
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 1,230          
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320   1,320        
Technology Package 1,685 1,685            
Sport Package 3,275 3,275 2,730          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500   669 669 669 669
Proximity key 910 910   910 605 605 605 605
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320        
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455        
Heated front seats     455          
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) 13,400 12,150 9,050 3,300 12,505 12,505 9,680 11,020
Options (change) 12,220 11,080 8,260 3,005 11,631 11,631 9,004 10,250
Destination 895 895 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $61,195 $65,545 $70,895 $66,195 $48,180 $51,400 $51,130 $72,525
Total Invoice $56,445 $60,455 $65,410 $61,120 $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: $10,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,523
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$61,195$65,545$70,895$66,195$48,180$51,400$51,130$72,525
Adjustments for Features-2,225-2,225-1,875-3250-1,700-200-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,970$63,320$69,020$65,870$48,180$49,700$50,930$71,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$10,050$6,900$0$1,520$2,750$23,645
Total Invoice$56,445$60,455$65,410$61,120$44,870$47,865$47,614$67,630
Adjustments for Features-2,052-2,052-1,730-3000-1,583-186-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,393$58,403$63,680$60,820$44,870$46,282$47,428$66,977
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$9,287$6,427$0$1,412$2,558$22,107

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

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD     $1700  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100    
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250$250
Power trunk closer$350$350$350     
Remote app$25$25$25$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75    
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250     
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125     
Residual heat$50$50$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150     
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$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$125    
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250    
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25    
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75    
Chronometer       $100
Compass    $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125    
Headlight washers$50$50 $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25     
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200    
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$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500     
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200     
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100    $100
Total Value of Features$6,175$6,175$5,825$4,275$3,950$5,650$4,150$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$2,225$1,875$325$0$1,700$200$700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,052-2,052-1,730-3000-1,583-186-653

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

Model Year20122012
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested91597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25016%
Total Not Requested130084%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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