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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: $52,875

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,239

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $11,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920172017201720172017
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,500 $51,200 $56,200 $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $43,880 $47,285 $51,885 $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Technology Package 2,600 2,600 2,600          
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 2,200          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 2,100 2,100          
Heated front seats 500 500 500          
Sport Package 3,700 3,700 3,700 2,175        
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,400 2,400 2,400          
HD radio 350 350 350          
iPod integration 400 400            
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200 1,200 990 990 990 990 990
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595          
designo Package       4,500 4,500 3,500 3,100 500
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       310 310      
Premium 1 Package       1,300 1,300      
Garmin Map Pilot       625 625      
Panoramic sunroof       1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler       350 350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720 720
Upholstered instrument panel         350      
Premium 3 Package           4,150 2,450 2,450
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           700    
Cooled or ventilated front seats             450 450
Technology Package 2,365 2,365 2,365          
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,000          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,910 1,910          
Heated front seats 455 455 455          
Sport Package 3,365 3,365 3,365 2,023        
Upgraded leather upholstery 2,185 2,185 2,185          
HD radio 320 320 320          
iPod integration 365 365            
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 1,010 921 921 921 921 921
Proximity key 910 910 910          
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540          
designo Package       4,185 4,185 3,255 2,883 465
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       288 288      
Premium 1 Package       1,209 1,209      
Garmin Map Pilot       581 581      
Panoramic sunroof       1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler       326 326      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670 670 670 670
Upholstered instrument panel         326      
Premium 3 Package           3,860 2,279 2,279
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           651    
Cooled or ventilated front seats             419 419
Options (change) 18,045 18,045 16,645 12,450 10,625 11,540 9,190 6,590
Options (change) 16,335 16,335 15,060 11,579 9,882 10,733 8,548 6,130
Destination 825 825 825 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 -1,800 0 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $66,370 $68,270 $73,670 $52,875 $53,557 $64,465 $75,315 $80,315
Total Invoice $61,040 $62,645 $67,770 $49,239 $49,591 $60,018 $70,109 $74,759

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,023
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,893
Model Year20092009200920172017201720172017
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T7T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$66,370$68,270$73,670$52,875$53,557$64,465$75,315$80,315
Adjustments for Features-4,240-4,240-4,1400-1,450-4,315-2,815-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,130$64,030$69,530$52,875$52,107$60,150$72,500$76,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$7,400$768$0$8,043$20,393$24,693
Total Invoice$61,040$62,645$67,770$49,239$49,591$60,018$70,109$74,759
Adjustments for Features-3,899-3,891-3,8080-1,343-4,017-2,620-3,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,141$58,754$63,962$49,239$48,248$56,001$67,489$71,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,613$6,821$991$0$7,753$19,241$23,239

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

Model Year20092009200920172017201720172017
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48iC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1400  
AWD$1700$1700$1700  $1700  
RWD   $0$0 $0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator    $100   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100$100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350     
Power trunk closer     $350$350$350
Remote app   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250     
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150     
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50     
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40     
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50     
Cargo cover$75$75$75     
Console with shifter$150$150$150     
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150     
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250     
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175     
Residual heat$50$50$50     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)       $500
Limited-slip rear differential      $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0   
6 kWh battery pack    $0   
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust      $250$250
Raised top speed limiter       $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0     
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75     
Infotainment 
App support     $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition     $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100      
Media drive     $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years     $0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250     
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200     
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information     $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25   
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75     
Boost gauge     $75$75$75
Chronometer     $100$100$100
Cornering lights$50$50$50     
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75     
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100     
Metal pedals   $75 $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100     
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100     
Synthetic suede steering wheel       $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500     
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering   $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,765$9,765$9,665$5,525$6,975$9,840$8,340$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,240$4,240$4,140$0$1,450$4,315$2,815$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,899-3,891-3,8080-1,343-4,017-2,620-3,272

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

Model Year20092017
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 xDrive30i

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%
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
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested227583%
Total Not Requested46517%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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%
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
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested227583%
Total Not Requested46517%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

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%
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112571%
Total Not Requested46529%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
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
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 C350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Surround sound250No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107536%
Total Not Requested191564%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested46530%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested107547%
Total Not Requested121553%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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