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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: $70,080

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $9,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212010
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM550iM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $76,800 $103,500 $57,350
Temporary spare tire 150    
Heated front seats 500    
Wood trim 0 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 575    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 700 3,500  
Sunroof   0  
Seating Package     3,030
Premium 2 Package     1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720
iPod integration     375
Rearview camera     450
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
Proximity key     1,130
Limited-slip rear differential     2,000
Temporary spare tire 140    
Heated front seats 455    
Wood trim 0 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 525    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 645 3,185  
Sunroof   0  
Seating Package     2,818
Premium 2 Package     1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670
iPod integration     349
Rearview camera     418
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Proximity key     1,051
Limited-slip rear differential     1,860
Options (change) 1,925 3,500 9,755
Options (change) 1,765 3,185 9,072
Destination 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 1,000 2,100
Total Price $79,720 $108,995 $70,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,875
Model Year202120212010
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM550iM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine523hp V8600hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7
DrivetrainAWD4WDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19275/40-19235/40-18
Total Price$79,720$108,995$70,080
Adjustments for Features-7,290-8,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,430$100,205$70,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$27,775$0

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

Model Year202120212010
Model5-Series5-SeriesC-Class
TrimM550iM5C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
AWD$1700  
4WD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app$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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Gesture control system $100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Navigation system$600$600 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Text dictation$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Chronometer  $100
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,465$11,965$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,290$8,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-252-4180

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

Model Year20212010
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in108.7 in
Length195.8 in182.3 in
Width73.5 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,766 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 Volume14.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

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%
Premium 2 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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