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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: $54,445

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $15,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,708

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC300AMG C43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $40,250 $53,400
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $37,433 $49,662
Premium Package 2,250 1,000      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Luxury Seating Package 2,400 2,400 2,400    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450    
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500   2,250
Technology Package 1,850 1,850      
M Sport Package 4,800 4,800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720 720
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300   990 990
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500    
Around view cameras 800 800      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000      
App support 250 250 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350    
Sport Package     2,600    
Convenience Package     1,700    
Premium Driver Assistance Package       3,050  
Multimedia Package       2,200 2,200
Leather Seating Package       1,950  
Parking Assist Package       1,090 1,090
Sunshade, rear, power       440 440
Sunshades, second row       380 380
Heated steering wheel       250  
Power trunk closer       250  
Heated front seats       580  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450 450
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       850 850
designo Package         3,100
Premium Package 2,050 910      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Luxury Seating Package 2,185 2,185 2,185    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185   2,093
Technology Package 1,685 1,685      
M Sport Package 4,370 4,370      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500   670 670
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185   921 921
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455    
Around view cameras 730 730      
Proximity key 910 910      
App support 230 230 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320    
Sport Package     2,365    
Convenience Package     1,545    
Premium Driver Assistance Package       2,837  
Multimedia Package       2,046 2,046
Leather Seating Package       1,814  
Parking Assist Package       1,014 1,014
Sunshade, rear, power       409 409
Sunshades, second row       354 354
Heated steering wheel       233  
Power trunk closer       233  
Heated front seats       539  
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419 419
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       791 791
designo Package         2,883
Options (change) 21,750 20,500 15,650 13,200 12,470
Options (change) 19,830 18,690 14,265 12,280 11,600
Destination 895 895 895 995 995
Total Price $69,545 $73,895 $78,545 $54,445 $66,865
Total Invoice $64,055 $68,065 $72,380 $50,708 $62,257

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,626
Model Year20122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC300AMG C43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 5?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$69,545$73,895$78,545$54,445$66,865
Adjustments for Features00-350-300-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,545$73,895$78,195$54,145$64,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,350$8,650$0$10,095
Total Invoice$64,055$68,065$72,380$50,708$62,257
Adjustments for Features00-323-279-2,444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,055$68,065$72,057$50,429$59,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,010$8,002$0$9,384

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

Model Year20122012201220182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim528i535i550iC300AMG C43
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power door closers  $300  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start via app   $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
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $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
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 $150$150
Raised top speed limiter$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer    $100
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 $250
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Metal pedals    $75
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel    $300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100 
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Suggestive steering   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,100$6,450$6,400$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$350$300$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments00-323-279-2,444

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

Model Year20122018
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.3,418 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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

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%
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 player0Yes
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%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0Yes
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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