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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: $53,360

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $13,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,691

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $13,084

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iM550iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,400 $58,950 $74,450 $35,800 $42,100
Base Invoice $50,340 $55,505 $69,920 $33,294 $39,153
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450        
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,700 1,700 1,700    
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550   720 720
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 440 440
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 700      
Heated front seats     500    
Wood trim     0 325 0
Lighting Package       1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package       2,860 2,860
Dynamic Handling Package       1,530 1,530
Special order charge       250 250
Leather Package       1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package       2,500  
Driver Assistance Package       2,950 2,950
Obstacle detection, rear       970 970
Proximity key       650 650
Rear spoiler       300  
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335        
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Driving Assistance Plus Package 1,565 1,565 1,565    
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505   669 669
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140    
Sunshade, rear, power 530 530 525 409 409
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 645      
Heated front seats     455    
Wood trim     0 302 0
Lighting Package       1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package       2,660 2,660
Dynamic Handling Package       1,423 1,423
Special order charge       233 233
Leather Package       1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package       2,325  
Driver Assistance Package       2,744 2,744
Obstacle detection, rear       902 902
Proximity key       605 605
Rear spoiler       279  
Options (change) 12,425 10,975 5,325 16,635 13,510
Options (change) 11,440 10,105 4,895 15,472 12,566
Destination 995 995 995 925 925
Total Price $66,820 $70,920 $80,770 $53,360 $56,535
Total Invoice $62,775 $66,605 $75,810 $49,691 $52,644

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,749
Model Year20192019201920142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iM550iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6456hp V8201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$66,820$70,920$80,770$53,360$56,535
Adjustments for Features-3,550-3,550-7,2000-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,270$67,370$73,570$53,360$56,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$10,300$0$3,025
Total Invoice$62,775$66,605$75,810$49,691$52,644
Adjustments for Features-3,335-3,334-6,7580-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,440$63,271$69,052$49,691$52,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,831$9,612$0$2,813

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

Model Year20192019201920142014
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iM550iC250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive   $250$250
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500  
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, front$25$25$25  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention   $150$150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side collision intervention$200$200$200  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 $150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Gesture control system$100$100   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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$50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,825$8,825$12,475$5,275$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,550$3,550$7,200$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,335-3,334-6,7580-140

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

Model Year20192014
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 Weight3,747 lb.3,429 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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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Cross-traffic warning, front25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision intervention200No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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