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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: $49,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $12,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,734

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,500 $51,200 $56,200 $33,990 $39,990
Base Invoice $43,880 $47,285 $51,885 $31,611 $37,191
Sport Package 3,700 3,700 3,700    
Technology Package 2,600 2,600 2,600    
Multicontour seats 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 2,200    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150    
iPod integration 400 400      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 750 750
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,140 1,140
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595    
Lighting Package       985 985
Multimedia Package       2,700 2,700
Dynamic Handling Package       1,500  
Premium 1 Package       1,995  
Leather seating surfaces       1,620 1,620
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720
Rearview camera       460 460
Telematics service, such as OnStar       660 660
Rear spoiler       300  
Wood trim       325  
Panoramic sunroof       1,090 1,090
Sport Package 3,365 3,365 3,365    
Technology Package 2,365 2,365 2,365    
Multicontour seats 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,000    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135    
iPod integration 365 365      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 698 698
Proximity key 910 910 910 1,060 1,060
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540    
Lighting Package       916 916
Multimedia Package       2,511 2,511
Dynamic Handling Package       1,395  
Premium 1 Package       1,855  
Leather seating surfaces       1,507 1,507
Metallic paint (extra cost)       669 669
Rearview camera       428 428
Telematics service, such as OnStar       614 614
Rear spoiler       279  
Wood trim       302  
Panoramic sunroof       1,014 1,014
Options (change) 13,345 13,345 11,945 14,245 10,125
Options (change) 12,135 12,135 10,860 13,248 9,417
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0 0
Total Price $61,670 $63,570 $68,970 $49,110 $50,990
Total Invoice $56,840 $58,445 $63,570 $45,734 $47,483

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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: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,783
Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$61,670$63,570$68,970$49,110$50,990
Adjustments for Features-5,775-5,775-5,6750-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,895$57,795$63,295$49,110$50,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,400$0$1,330
Total Invoice$56,840$58,445$63,570$45,734$47,483
Adjustments for Features-5,323-5,309-5,2310-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,517$53,136$58,339$45,734$46,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,619$6,822$0$1,237

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

Model Year20092009200920112011
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$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$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration$100$100 $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio   $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
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$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical    $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,065$8,065$7,965$2,290$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,775$5,775$5,675$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,323-5,309-5,2310-512

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

Model Year20092011
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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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 Requested192570%
Total Not Requested81530%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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 Requested192570%
Total Not Requested81530%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested77549%
Total Not Requested81551%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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