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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: $79,755

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $24,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,354

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $23,741

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $58,930
Base Invoice $96,100 $54,805
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Multimedia Package   2,790
Lighting Package   1,290
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Obstacle detection, rear   970
AMG Development Package   6,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Proximity key   650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Sunroof 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Multimedia Package   2,595
Lighting Package   1,200
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Obstacle detection, rear   902
AMG Development Package   5,627
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Proximity key   605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 0 18,250
Options (change) 0 16,974
Destination 995 875
Gas Tax 1,000 1,700
Total Price $104,595 $79,755
Total Invoice $98,095 $74,354

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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: $17,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,246
Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine600hp V8481hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
Drivetrain4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$104,595$79,755
Adjustments for Features-6,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,670$79,755
Total Invoice$98,095$74,354
Adjustments for Features-6,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$91,600$74,354

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

Model Year20182012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
4WD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $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 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Gesture control system$100 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$10,475$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4950

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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 Year20182012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in108.7 in
Length194.6 in180.7 in
Width73.5 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,924 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 in55.0 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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See a complete comparison of BMW 5-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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