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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: $53,785

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $9,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,085

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $38,400 $48,590
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $35,712 $45,189
Premium Package 2,850 1,850 2,700  
Technology Package 2,600 2,600    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100    
Heated front seats 500 500    
Sport Package 3,700 3,700 2,500  
HD radio 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200 990 990
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
Power liftgate 500 500    
Becker Map Pilot     600 600
Interior Package     2,300 2,300
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,190 1,190
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720
Power trunk closer     250 250
Rear spoiler     300 300
Rearview camera     460 460
Panoramic sunroof     1,480 1,480
Premium Package 2,595 1,685 2,511  
Technology Package 2,365 2,365    
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910    
Heated front seats 455 455    
Sport Package 3,365 3,365 2,325  
HD radio 320 320    
iPod integration 365 365    
Proximity key 910 910    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 921 921
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
Power liftgate 455 455    
Becker Map Pilot     558 558
Interior Package     2,139 2,139
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,107 1,107
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669
Power trunk closer     233 233
Rear spoiler     279 279
Rearview camera     428 428
Panoramic sunroof     1,376 1,376
Options (change) 15,795 14,795 14,460 9,260
Options (change) 14,290 13,380 13,448 8,612
Destination 825 825 925 925
Total Price $62,820 $70,420 $53,785 $58,775
Total Invoice $57,800 $64,800 $50,085 $54,726

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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: $8,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,540
Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6350hp V8241hp I4329hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$62,820$70,420$53,785$58,775
Adjustments for Features-190-5400-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,630$69,880$53,785$57,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$3,290
Total Invoice$57,800$64,800$50,085$54,726
Adjustments for Features-175-4970-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,625$64,303$50,085$53,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,678$0$3,058

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

Model Year2008200820152015
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC300C400
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Suggestive steering  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,740$8,090$7,550$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$540$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-175-4970-1,583

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

Model Year20082015
ModelX5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in111.8 in
Length191.1 in184.5 in
Width76.1 in71.3 in
Height69.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested202583%
Total Not Requested41517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested16513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested65033%
Total Not Requested135067%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65045%
Total Not Requested80055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable
FeatureValueRequested?
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Total Requested40029%
Total Not Requested100071%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Power decklid
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%

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