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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: $72,070

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $5,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,232

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $5,448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920192009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM550iM5M5 CompetitionC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,450 $102,700 $110,000 $56,300
Base Invoice $69,920 $96,190 $102,980 $52,359
Temporary spare tire 150      
Wood trim 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 500      
Sunshade, rear, power 575      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 700 3,500 3,500  
Sunroof   0 0  
Seating Package       2,980
Multimedia Package       2,980
Premium II Package       1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
iPod integration       375
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Limited-slip rear differential       3,990
Temporary spare tire 140      
Wood trim 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 455      
Sunshade, rear, power 525      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 645 3,185 3,185  
Sunroof   0 0  
Seating Package       2,771
Multimedia Package       2,771
Premium II Package       1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669
iPod integration       349
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Limited-slip rear differential       3,711
Options (change) 1,925 3,500 3,500 12,795
Options (change) 1,765 3,185 3,185 11,898
Destination 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 1,000 2,100
Total Price $77,370 $108,195 $115,495 $72,070
Total Invoice $72,680 $101,370 $108,160 $67,232

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $799
Model Year2019201920192009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM550iM5M5 CompetitionC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine456hp V8600hp V8617hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T7
DrivetrainAWD4WD4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19275/40-19275/35-20235/40-18
Total Price$77,370$108,195$115,495$72,070
Adjustments for Features-6,650-8,150-8,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,720$100,045$107,345$72,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,325$36,625$0
Total Invoice$72,680$101,370$108,160$67,232
Adjustments for Features-6,247-7,636-7,6320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,433$93,734$100,528$67,232
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,301$34,095$0

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

Model Year2019201920192009
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM550iM5M5 CompetitionC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700   
4WD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  $225
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150  $150
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Gesture control system $100$100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Chronometer   $100
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0$0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,175$11,675$11,675$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,650$8,150$8,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,247-7,636-7,6320

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

Model Year20192009
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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Limited-slip rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%
Premium II 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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