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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,385

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $2,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,714

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $1,201

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620152015
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $53,600 $71,100 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $38,855 $48,955 $64,880 $35,712 $45,189
Premium Package 3,400 2,500   2,700  
Rear Climate Package 600        
Auto-dimming mirrors 350        
Sport Package 2,500 1,600   2,500  
Cold Weather Package 750 750      
Obstacle detection, rear 700     970 970
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 420 420
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,200 500   1,190 1,190
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Becker Map Pilot       600 600
Interior Package       2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Special order charge       250 250
Rear spoiler       300 300
Sunshades, second row       380 380
Panoramic sunroof       1,480 1,480
Power trunk closer       250 250
Premium Package 3,095 2,275   2,511  
Rear Climate Package 545        
Auto-dimming mirrors 320        
Sport Package 2,275 1,455   2,325  
Cold Weather Package 685 685      
Obstacle detection, rear 635     902 902
Rear side airbags 350 350 350 391 391
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,090 455   1,107 1,107
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730        
Becker Map Pilot       558 558
Interior Package       2,139 2,139
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
Special order charge       233 233
Rear spoiler       279 279
Sunshades, second row       354 354
Panoramic sunroof       1,376 1,376
Power trunk closer       233 233
Options (change) 12,485 7,535 2,185 14,060 8,860
Options (change) 11,365 6,860 1,990 13,077 8,241
Destination 695 695 695 925 925
Total Price $55,680 $61,830 $73,980 $53,385 $58,375
Total Invoice $50,915 $56,510 $67,565 $49,714 $54,355

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,684
Model Year20062006200620152015
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp I6315hp V8355hp V8241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 12590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$55,680$61,830$73,980$53,385$58,375
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,050-3,740-5,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,680$61,280$72,930$49,645$52,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,600$17,250$0$3,290
Total Invoice$50,915$56,510$67,565$49,714$54,355
Adjustments for Features0-503-959-3,483-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,915$56,007$66,606$46,231$49,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,092$15,691$0$3,059

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062006200620152015
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0i4.4i4.8isC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
RWD   $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50  
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125 $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Cassette player$50$50$50  
CD player   $125$125
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Suggestive steering   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,875$5,425$5,925$8,615$10,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,050$3,740$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-503-959-3,483-5,065

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20062015
ModelX5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in111.8 in
Length183.7 in184.5 in
Width73.7 in71.3 in
Height67.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,653 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Total Requested240094%
Total Not Requested1506%
Rear Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear air vents100Yes
Total Requested22545%
Total Not Requested27555%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.4i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested172588%
Total Not Requested22512%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/55HR18 tires400No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested85049%

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