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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: $47,280

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,027

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $7,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200      
Cold Weather Package 900 900      
Premium Package 2,850 1,850      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 2,210 2,210 2,210
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790  
Folding second row seats     290 290  
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)     690 690 690
Satellite radio     500 500 500
Heated front seats     680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820  
CD changer, remote     420 420 430
Wood trim         775
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090      
Cold Weather Package 820 820      
Premium Package 2,595 1,685      
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 2,055 2,055 2,055
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665  
Folding second row seats     270 270  
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)     642 642 642
Satellite radio     465 465 465
Heated front seats     633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763  
CD changer, remote     391 391 400
Wood trim         721
Options (change) 9,295 8,295 8,955 8,955 6,160
Options (change) 8,460 7,550 8,330 8,330 5,729
Destination 825 825 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $56,320 $63,920 $47,280 $47,880 $62,685
Total Invoice $51,970 $58,970 $44,027 $44,585 $58,443

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,814
Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6350hp V8268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT6T6M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$56,320$63,920$47,280$47,880$62,685
Adjustments for Features-6,190-6,5400-1,225-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,130$57,380$47,280$46,655$61,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$625$0$14,530
Total Invoice$51,970$58,970$44,027$44,585$58,443
Adjustments for Features-5,712-6,0340-1,141-1,398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,258$52,936$44,027$43,444$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,678$583$0$13,601

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

Model Year20082008200620062006
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250   
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75   
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Roof rails$250$250   
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt 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
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$8,015$8,365$1,825$3,050$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,190$6,540$0$1,225$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,712-6,0340-1,141-1,398

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

Model Year20082006
ModelX5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in106.9 in
Length191.1 in178.4 in
Width76.1 in68.0 in
Height69.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested152563%
Total Not Requested91537%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested66552%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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