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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: $42,020

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $16,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,135

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122007200720072007
ModelX5X5X5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $87,250 $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $80,450 $27,575 $31,062 $35,340 $35,898
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900     2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350        
CD changer, remote         600        
Wood trim         0        
Power driver seat           600 600    
Entertainment Package           1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Sunroof Package           1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790
Xenon HID headlights           790 790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)           690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats           290 290 290 290
Heated front seats           680 680 680 680
Bluetooth cell phone link           765 765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar           820 820 820 820
Leather upholstery, extended coverage           1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730     2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320        
CD changer, remote         545        
Wood trim         0        
Power driver seat           558 558    
Entertainment Package           1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358
Sunroof Package           1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665
Xenon HID headlights           735 735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)           642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats           270 270 270 270
Heated front seats           633 633 633 633
Bluetooth cell phone link           711 711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar           763 763 763 763
Leather upholstery, extended coverage           1,395 1,395 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 2,250 2,250 2,250 350 950 11,595 11,595 10,995 10,995
Options (change) 2,050 2,050 2,050 320 865 10,785 10,785 10,227 10,227
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 775 775 775 775
Total Price $58,345 $60,845 $59,845 $65,445 $89,095 $42,020 $45,770 $49,770 $50,370
Total Invoice $53,910 $56,210 $55,290 $60,460 $82,210 $39,135 $42,622 $46,342 $46,900

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,333
Model Year201220122012201220122007200720072007
ModelX5X5X5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6M6T7M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$58,345$60,845$59,845$65,445$89,095$42,020$45,770$49,770$50,370
Adjustments for Features-5,890-5,990-5,690-5,890-7,6550-1,225-300-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,455$54,855$54,155$59,555$81,440$42,020$44,545$49,470$48,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$1,700$7,100$28,985$0$2,525$7,450$6,825
Total Invoice$53,910$56,210$55,290$60,460$82,210$39,135$42,622$46,342$46,900
Adjustments for Features-5,442-5,534-5,257-5,441-7,0630-1,141-279-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,468$50,676$50,033$55,019$75,147$39,135$41,481$46,063$45,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,208$1,565$6,551$26,679$0$2,346$6,928$6,345

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

Model Year201220122012201220122007200720072007
ModelX5X5X5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100    
6-speed manual     $150 $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200 $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700    
RWD     $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25    
Sunshade, rear, power     $225$225$225$225
Universal garage door opener    $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250    
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50    
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails    $250    
Cargo area partition net    $40    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50    
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250     
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175    
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500    
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0  $0    
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0     
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0 $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200    
Sunroof     $900$900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25    
CD changer, remote    $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50    
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75    
Compass    $0    
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50     
Fog light, rear     $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 $100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  $50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat       $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control    $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100    
Total Value of Features$8,365$8,465$8,165$8,365$10,130$2,475$3,700$2,775$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,890$5,990$5,690$5,890$7,655$0$1,225$300$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,442-5,534-5,257-5,441-7,0630-1,141-279-1,420

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

Model Year20122007
ModelX5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in106.9 in
Length191.2 in178.4 in
Width76.1 in68.0 in
Height69.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

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