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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: $60,795

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $7,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,140

BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium   
Difference: $7,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122010
ModelX5X5X5X5X5C-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $87,250 $57,350
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $80,450 $53,336
Multicontour seats 1,300 900 1,300 1,300    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150 150  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000   1,000 1,130
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900 3,800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350 350  
Premium Package       1,850    
Driver Assistance Package         1,900  
Wood trim         0 0
Seating Package           3,030
Premium 2 Package           1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)           720
iPod integration           375
Rearview camera           450
Telematics service, such as OnStar           650
Multicontour seats 1,185 820 1,185 1,185    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135 135  
Proximity key 910 910 910   910 1,051
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730 3,460  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320 320  
Premium Package       1,685    
Driver Assistance Package         1,730  
Wood trim         0 0
Seating Package           2,818
Premium 2 Package           1,302
Metallic paint (extra cost)           670
iPod integration           349
Rearview camera           418
Telematics service, such as OnStar           604
Options (change) 4,700 4,300 4,700 5,550 7,200 7,755
Options (change) 4,280 3,915 4,280 5,055 6,555 7,212
Destination 895 895 895 895 895 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $60,795 $62,895 $62,295 $70,645 $95,345 $68,080
Total Invoice $56,140 $58,075 $57,520 $65,195 $87,900 $63,523

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,377
Model Year201220122012201220122010
ModelX5X5X5X5X5C-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8555hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T6T8T6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20235/40-18
Total Price$60,795$62,895$62,295$70,645$95,345$68,080
Adjustments for Features-4,325-4,325-4,125-6,065-7,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,470$58,570$58,170$64,580$88,315$68,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,100$1,700$8,110$31,845$0
Total Invoice$56,140$58,075$57,520$65,195$87,900$63,523
Adjustments for Features-3,994-3,994-3,809-5,597-6,4810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,146$54,081$53,711$59,598$81,419$63,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,935$1,565$7,452$29,273$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122010
ModelX5X5X5X5X5C-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iMC63 AMG
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear, power     $225
Sunshades, second row   $125  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
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
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof     $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration     $100
Media drive   $15$15 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear     $100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350 
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights     $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 $150
Metal pedals     $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats     $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,425$8,425$8,225$10,165$11,130$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,325$4,325$4,125$6,065$7,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,994-3,994-3,809-5,597-6,4810

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

Model Year20122010
ModelX5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in108.7 in
Length191.2 in182.3 in
Width76.1 in69.7 in
Height69.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested35028%
Total Not Requested90072%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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%
Premium 2 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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