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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: $73,905

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $20,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,913

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $18,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $90,200 $58,930
Base Invoice $83,165 $54,805
Driver Assistance Package 1,900  
Wood trim 0 0
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Lane departure warning   850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Driver Assistance Package 1,730  
Wood trim 0 0
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Lane departure warning   791
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 1,900 12,400
Options (change) 1,730 11,533
Destination 925 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $94,325 $73,905
Total Invoice $87,120 $68,913

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,314
Model Year20132012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$94,325$73,905
Adjustments for Features-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,275$73,905
Total Invoice$87,120$68,913
Adjustments for Features-1,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,227$68,913

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

Model Year20132012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals $75
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,500$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8930

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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 Year20132012
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 Weight4,387 lb.3,924 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
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 headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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