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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: $56,845

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,938

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,342

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018201820182018
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,200 $56,450 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $48,295 $53,180 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,400 1,400        
Driving Assistance Package 1,800 1,800        
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,700 1,700        
Premium Package 2,300 1,950        
Luxury Seating Package 1,600 1,600        
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000        
Heated front seats 500 500 580      
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 440 440 440 440
Lighting Package 1,050          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 720 720 720 720
Upholstered instrument panel 500 500        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000          
designo Package     3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Premium Driver Assistance Package     3,050      
Multimedia Package     2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Advanced Lighting Package     1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050
Parking Assist Package     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380
Head-up display (HUD)     990 990 990 990
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450 450 450
Driver Assistance Package       2,250 2,250 2,250
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,290 1,290        
Driving Assistance Package 1,655 1,655        
Driver Assistance Plus II 1,565 1,565        
Premium Package 2,115 1,795        
Luxury Seating Package 1,470 1,470        
Upgraded leather upholstery 920 920        
Heated front seats 455 455 539      
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 409 409 409 409
Lighting Package 965          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 670 670 670 670
Upholstered instrument panel 460 460        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920          
designo Package     3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Premium Driver Assistance Package     2,837      
Multimedia Package     2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Advanced Lighting Package     1,767 1,767 977 977
Parking Assist Package     1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Sunshades, second row     354 354 353 353
Head-up display (HUD)     921 921 921 921
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419 419 419
Driver Assistance Package       2,093 2,093 2,093
Options (change) 14,125 11,725 15,600 13,520 12,670 10,070
Options (change) 12,990 10,785 14,510 12,576 11,785 9,367
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $66,320 $69,170 $56,845 $67,915 $79,765 $84,765
Total Invoice $62,280 $64,960 $52,938 $63,233 $74,253 $78,903

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,652
Model Year201720172018201820182018
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$66,320$69,170$56,845$67,915$79,765$84,765
Adjustments for Features-1,800-1,3000-2,325-1,375-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,520$67,870$56,845$65,590$78,390$82,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,350$0$8,745$21,545$25,845
Total Invoice$62,280$64,960$52,938$63,233$74,253$78,903
Adjustments for Features-1,690-1,2210-2,165-1,280-1,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,590$63,739$52,938$61,068$72,973$76,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,149$0$8,130$20,035$24,033

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

Model Year201720172018201820182018
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100    
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side collision intervention$200$200    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0    
Body kit   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
S Voice support$0$0    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Text dictation$50$50    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice recorder$0$0    
Wireless charging station$75$75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100    
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,225$5,725$4,425$6,750$5,800$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,800$1,300$0$2,325$1,375$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,690-1,2210-2,165-1,280-1,932

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

Model Year20172018
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in111.8 in
Length194.6 in184.5 in
Width73.5 in71.3 in
Height58.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested77535%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested225096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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