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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: $43,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $13,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,151

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $13,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017200820082008
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $33,300 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $30,969 $34,317 $50,034
Premium Package 2,300        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Temporary spare tire 150 150      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 710 710 710
Leather seating surfaces     1,550 1,550  
Premium II Package     2,750 1,350 1,080
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950 2,950
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650 650
iPod integration     375 375 375
Wood trim         0
Premium Package 2,115        
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Temporary spare tire 140 140      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 660 660 660
Leather seating surfaces     1,442 1,442  
Premium II Package     2,558 1,256 1,004
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744 2,744
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604 604
iPod integration     349 349 349
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 4,225 1,925 8,985 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 3,885 1,770 8,357 7,055 5,361
Destination 995 995 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $56,420 $59,370 $43,110 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $53,175 $55,945 $40,151 $42,197 $57,970

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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 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,843
Model Year20172017200820082008
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6228hp V6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$56,420$59,370$43,110$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features-3,375-2,3000-275-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,045$57,070$43,110$45,035$61,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$1,925$18,455
Total Invoice$53,175$55,945$40,151$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features-3,181-2,1670-256-536
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,994$53,778$40,151$41,941$57,434
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,784$0$1,790$17,283

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

Model Year20172017200820082008
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100    
Power trunk closer$350    
Proximity key$250    
Remote app$25$25   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Wireless charging station$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,700$5,625$3,325$3,600$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$2,300$0$275$575
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,181-2,1670-256-536

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

Model Year20172008
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in108.7 in
Length194.6 in182.3 in
Width73.5 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested207591%
Total Not Requested2009%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested112585%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested72588%
Total Not Requested10012%

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