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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: $60,520

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $7,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,800

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $7,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelX5X5X5C-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,500 $51,200 $56,200 $56,300
Base Invoice $43,880 $47,285 $51,885 $52,359
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 2,200  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,850 1,850 2,000  
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150  
iPod integration 400 400   375
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Seating Package       2,980
Multimedia Package       2,980
Premium II Package       1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720
Telematics service, such as OnStar       650
Wood trim       0
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,000  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers 1,685 1,685 1,820  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135  
iPod integration 365 365   349
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Seating Package       2,771
Multimedia Package       2,771
Premium II Package       1,023
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669
Telematics service, such as OnStar       604
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 12,195 12,195 10,945 8,805
Options (change) 11,095 11,095 9,955 8,187
Destination 825 825 825 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 2,100
Total Price $60,520 $62,420 $67,970 $68,080
Total Invoice $55,800 $57,405 $62,665 $63,521

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,271
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelX5X5X5C-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18235/40-18
Total Price$60,520$62,420$67,970$68,080
Adjustments for Features-3,850-3,850-3,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,670$58,570$64,120$68,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,450$0
Total Invoice$55,800$57,405$62,665$63,521
Adjustments for Features-3,550-3,541-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,250$53,864$59,115$63,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$6,865$0

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

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelX5X5X5C-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,465$7,465$7,465$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$3,850$3,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,550-3,541-3,5500

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

Model Year20092009
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 xDrive30i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested207576%
Total Not Requested66524%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested207576%
Total Not Requested66524%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested92558%
Total Not Requested66542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
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?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

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