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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: $57,670

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $9,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,325

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $8,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172010
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-Class
Trim530i540iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $57,350
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $53,336
Premium Package 2,300    
Multicontour seats 750 750  
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Temporary spare tire 150 150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 720
Proximity key   650 1,130
Seating Package     3,030
Premium 2 Package     1,400
iPod integration     375
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Wood trim     0
Premium Package 2,115    
Multicontour seats 690 690  
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460  
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Temporary spare tire 140 140  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 670
Proximity key   600 1,051
Seating Package     2,818
Premium 2 Package     1,302
iPod integration     349
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 5,475 3,825 7,305
Options (change) 5,035 3,520 6,794
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $57,670 $61,270 $67,630
Total Invoice $54,325 $57,695 $63,105

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,432
Model Year201720172010
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-Class
Trim530i540iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$57,670$61,270$67,630
Adjustments for Features-2,815-2,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,855$59,180$67,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$0
Total Invoice$54,325$57,695$63,105
Adjustments for Features-2,652-1,9680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,673$55,727$63,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,054$0

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

Model Year201720172010
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-Class
Trim530i540iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Wireless charging station$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$5,740$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$2,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,652-1,9680

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

Model Year20172010
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 key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested140063%
Total Not Requested82537%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%

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