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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: $77,515

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $30,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,160

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $27,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $94,100 $66,100
Base Invoice $87,250 $61,473
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Executive Package 6,000  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,500  
Advanced Lighting Package   1,050
designo Package   3,100
Multimedia Package   2,200
Parking Assist Package   1,090
Sunshade, rear, power   440
Sunshades, second row   380
Head-up display (HUD)   990
Cooled or ventilated front seats   450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Executive Package 5,460  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,185  
Advanced Lighting Package   977
designo Package   2,883
Multimedia Package   2,046
Parking Assist Package   1,014
Sunshade, rear, power   409
Sunshades, second row   353
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Cooled or ventilated front seats   419
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670
Options (change) 11,200 10,420
Options (change) 10,190 9,692
Destination 995 995
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $107,595 $77,515
Total Invoice $99,735 $72,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,026
Model Year20162018
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine560hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-19245/40-18
Total Price$107,595$77,515
Adjustments for Features-2,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,845$77,515
Total Invoice$99,735$72,160
Adjustments for Features-2,5490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$97,186$72,160

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

Model Year20162018
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Text dictation$50 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Metal pedals $75
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$7,525$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5490

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

Model Year20162018
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in111.8 in
Length193.4 in184.5 in
Width73.2 in71.3 in
Height57.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,387 lb.3,782 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 Legroom35.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
LED headlights-250Yes
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription150No
Power door closers300No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested122556%

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 headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-100-200%
Total Not Requested150300%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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