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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: $44,930

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,844

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $32,900 $39,000
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $30,597 $36,270
Sport Package 3,700 3,700    
Premium Package 2,850 1,850    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850    
Navigation system 1,900 1,900    
Cold Weather Package 900 900    
iPod integration 400 400 375 375
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Multimedia Package     2,980 2,980
Leather seating surfaces     1,570 1,570
Premium II Package     3,500 1,350
Panoramic sunroof     1,050 1,050
Wood trim     310  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Sport Package 3,365 3,365    
Premium Package 2,595 1,685    
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Cold Weather Package 820 820    
iPod integration 365 365 349 349
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Multimedia Package     2,771 2,771
Leather seating surfaces     1,460 1,460
Premium II Package     3,255 1,256
Panoramic sunroof     976 976
Wood trim     288  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Options (change) 12,195 11,195 11,155 8,695
Options (change) 11,100 10,190 10,372 8,085
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $59,220 $66,820 $44,930 $48,570
Total Invoice $54,610 $61,610 $41,844 $45,230

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,418
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6350hp V8228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$59,220$66,820$44,930$48,570
Adjustments for Features-5,800-6,1500-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,420$60,670$44,930$47,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$2,390
Total Invoice$54,610$61,610$41,844$45,230
Adjustments for Features-5,348-5,6700-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,262$55,940$41,844$44,066
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,678$0$2,222

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

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $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  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Total Value of Features$7,315$7,665$1,515$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,800$6,150$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,348-5,6700-1,164

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

Model Year20082009
ModelX5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in108.7 in
Length191.1 in182.3 in
Width76.1 in69.7 in
Height69.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested177573%
Total Not Requested66527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested215085%
Total Not Requested37515%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%

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