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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: $90,755

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $26,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $84,469

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S   
Difference: $25,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $102,600 $73,250
Base Invoice $96,100 $68,123
Executive Package 4,000  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,500  
Multimedia Package   2,230
Parking Assist Package   1,290
designo Package   550
Lighting Package   800
Power trunk closer   250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720
Sunshades, second row   380
Sunshade, rear, power   440
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Head-up display (HUD)   990
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,250
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Executive Package 3,680  
Wood trim 0 0
Sunroof 0  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,820  
Multimedia Package   2,074
Parking Assist Package   1,200
designo Package   512
Lighting Package   744
Power trunk closer   233
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669
Sunshades, second row   353
Sunshade, rear, power   409
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   1,163
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,069
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 12,500 16,580
Options (change) 11,500 15,421
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $117,095 $90,755
Total Invoice $109,595 $84,469

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,821
Model Year20182016
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine600hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T7
Drivetrain4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-19245/35-19
Total Price$117,095$90,755
Adjustments for Features-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$112,495$90,755
Total Invoice$109,595$84,469
Adjustments for Features-4,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$105,290$84,469

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

Model Year20182016
Model5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM5AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
4WD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
Gesture control system$100 
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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
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 
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$12,425$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3050

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

Model Year20182016
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 Weight4,370 lb.3,856 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 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 M5

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
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested150056%
Total Not Requested120044%

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

Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable250Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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