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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: $46,780

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $45,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,562

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $41,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
TrimM5C350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $37,550 $54,450
Base Invoice $83,165 $34,922 $50,639
Wood trim 0   775
Sunroof Package   1,790  
Folding second row seats   290  
Xenon HID headlights   790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690
Heated front seats   680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820  
Navigation system   2,210 2,210
CD changer, remote   420 430
Wood trim 0   721
Sunroof Package   1,665  
Folding second row seats   270  
Xenon HID headlights   735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642
Heated front seats   633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763  
Navigation system   2,055 2,055
CD changer, remote   391 400
Options (change) 0 8,455 5,660
Options (change) 0 7,865 5,264
Destination 925 775 775
Gas Tax 1,300 0 1,300
Total Price $92,425 $46,780 $62,185
Total Invoice $85,390 $43,562 $57,978

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,848
Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
TrimM5C350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionS7M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$92,425$46,780$62,185
Adjustments for Features-5,3900-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,035$46,780$60,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,905
Total Invoice$85,390$43,562$57,978
Adjustments for Features-4,9800-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,410$43,562$56,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,017

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

Model Year201320062006
Model5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
TrimM5C350 Sport SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt 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
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,490$1,100$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,390$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9800-1,399

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20132006
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.9 in
Length193.1 in178.4 in
Width73.2 in68.0 in
Height57.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

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

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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