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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: $53,685

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $8,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,999

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $42,685 $50,595 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Premium Package 2,850 1,850        
Technology Package 2,600 2,600        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100        
Heated front seats 500 500 580      
Sport Package 3,700 3,700        
iPod integration 400 400        
HD radio 350 350        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200 990 990 990 990
Proximity key 1,000 1,000        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595        
AMG Line     2,175      
designo Package     3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Premium 1 Package     1,250      
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Panoramic sunroof     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Cooled or ventilated front seats     450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850   850
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       700    
Premium Package 2,595 1,685        
Technology Package 2,365 2,365        
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910        
Heated front seats 455 455 539      
Sport Package 3,365 3,365        
iPod integration 365 365        
HD radio 320 320        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 921 921 921 921
Proximity key 910 910        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540        
AMG Line     2,023      
designo Package     3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Premium 1 Package     1,163      
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Panoramic sunroof     930 930 930 930
Cooled or ventilated front seats     419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)     670 670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791   791
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       651    
Options (change) 15,295 14,295 12,440 8,435 6,885 5,135
Options (change) 13,835 12,925 11,571 7,846 6,404 4,777
Destination 825 825 995 995 995 995
Total Price $62,320 $69,920 $53,685 $62,830 $73,980 $79,830
Total Invoice $57,345 $64,345 $49,999 $58,503 $68,872 $74,313

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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: $6,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,239
Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6350hp V8241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$62,320$69,920$53,685$62,830$73,980$79,830
Adjustments for Features-2,290-2,6400-2,350-1,200-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,030$67,280$53,685$60,480$72,780$77,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$6,795$19,095$24,245
Total Invoice$57,345$64,345$49,999$58,503$68,872$74,313
Adjustments for Features-2,107-2,4300-2,188-1,117-1,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,238$61,915$49,999$56,315$67,755$72,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,677$0$6,316$17,756$22,545

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

Model Year200820082018201820182018
ModelX5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0si4.8iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD  $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50    
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$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$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250    
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Cornering lights$50$50    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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$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    
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100   
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350    
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,590$8,940$6,300$8,650$7,500$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$2,640$0$2,350$1,200$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,107-2,4300-2,188-1,117-1,769

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

Model Year20082018
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.17.4 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 lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested212587%
Total Not Requested31513%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, 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
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
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 lighting150No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested31524%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, 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
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
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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
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
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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