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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: $47,630

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $16,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iM550iM5C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,200 $59,450 $76,800 $103,500 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,930
M Sport Design 4,900 4,900            
Leather seating surfaces 1,450              
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550     720 720 720 720
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 700 700            
Heated front seats     500          
Wood trim     0 0 325 325 0 0
Sunroof       0        
Multimedia Package         2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package         1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package         1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package         2,500 2,500    
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970 970 970
Proximity key         650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar         660 660 660 660
Rear spoiler         300 300    
AMG Leather Package               3,090
M Sport Design 4,510 4,510            
Leather seating surfaces 1,335              
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505     669 669 669 669
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140          
Adaptive dampers - electrical 645 645            
Heated front seats     455          
Wood trim     0 0 302 302 0 0
Sunroof       0        
Multimedia Package         2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package         1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package         1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package         2,325 2,325    
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902 902 902
Proximity key         605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar         614 614 614 614
Rear spoiler         279 279    
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 8,450 7,000 1,350 0 11,955 11,955 8,830 10,170
Options (change) 7,780 6,445 1,240 0 11,119 11,119 8,213 9,459
Destination 995 995 995 995 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $63,645 $67,445 $79,145 $105,495 $47,630 $50,850 $50,280 $71,675

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 5-Series M5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,509
Model Year20212021202120212012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iM550iM5C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4335hp I6 H523hp V8600hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD4WDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19275/40-19225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$63,645$67,445$79,145$105,495$47,630$50,850$50,280$71,675
Adjustments for Features-3,175-3,175-6,825-7,7250-1,7000-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,470$64,270$72,320$97,770$47,630$49,150$50,280$71,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$11,850$37,300$0$1,520$2,650$23,545

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

Model Year20212021202120212012201220122012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim530i540iM550iM5C250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0  $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  $1700  
4WD   $1700    
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100    
Heated steering wheel   $100    
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250$250$250
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0    
Hill descent control  $250$250    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75    
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150     
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500    
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0     
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0    
App support$0$0$0$0    
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125    
Gesture control system$100$100 $100    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0    
S Voice support$0$0$0$0    
Satellite radio    $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250    
SD Card slot    $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25    
Traffic information    $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0    
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer       $100
Compass    $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50    
Fog light, rear    $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Head-up display (HUD)   $350    
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250    
LED headlights  $1000$1000    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750      
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$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$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   $100
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$50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100$100$100$100
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options   $0    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200    
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   $100
Total Value of Features$7,250$7,250$10,900$11,800$4,075$5,775$4,075$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,175$3,175$6,825$7,725$0$1,700$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-438-350-193-1460-1,5830-466

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

Model Year20212012
Model5-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in108.7 in
Length195.8 in180.7 in
Width73.5 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,766 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 Volume14.0 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%
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%
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

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%
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%
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
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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%
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%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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