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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: $58,530

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $12,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,506

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $11,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $64,200 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $59,245 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500        
Convenience Package 3,500 3,500          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 2,100 1,700 2,100        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300 1,300 990 990 990 990
App support 250 250 250        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,900 1,900 1,900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350        
Lane departure warning   950 950        
Premium Package     1,850        
AMG Line       2,175      
designo Package       3,800 3,100 3,100 500
Heated front seats       580      
Premium Driver Assistance Package       3,050      
Multimedia Package       2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Parking Assist Package       1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Panoramic sunroof       1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Sunshades, second row       380 380 380 380
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450 450 450 450
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720 720 720 720
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       850 850   850
Driver Assistance Package         2,250 2,250 2,250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         700    
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185        
Convenience Package 3,185 3,185          
Active Ventilated Seat Package 1,910 1,545 1,910        
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185 1,185 921 921 921 921
App support 230 230 230        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,730 1,730 1,730        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320        
Lane departure warning   865 865        
Premium Package     1,685        
AMG Line       2,023      
designo Package       3,534 2,883 2,883 465
Heated front seats       539      
Premium Driver Assistance Package       2,837      
Multimedia Package       2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Parking Assist Package       1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014
Panoramic sunroof       930 930 930 930
Sunshades, second row       354 354 353 353
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419 419 419 419
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670 670 670 670
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only       791 791   791
Driver Assistance Package         2,093 2,093 2,093
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         651    
Options (change) 15,300 15,850 14,600 17,285 13,730 12,180 10,430
Options (change) 13,930 14,430 13,295 16,078 12,772 11,329 9,702
Destination 895 895 895 995 995 995 995
Total Price $71,395 $74,445 $79,695 $58,530 $68,125 $79,275 $85,125
Total Invoice $65,790 $68,590 $73,435 $54,506 $63,429 $73,797 $79,238

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,257
Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6400hp V8241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$71,395$74,445$79,695$58,530$68,125$79,275$85,125
Adjustments for Features-2,200-2,400-2,4000-2,350-1,200-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,195$72,045$77,295$58,530$65,775$78,075$83,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$8,100$0$7,245$19,545$24,695
Total Invoice$65,790$68,590$73,435$54,506$63,429$73,797$79,238
Adjustments for Features-2,027-2,211-2,2110-2,188-1,117-1,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,763$66,379$71,224$54,506$61,241$72,680$77,469
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,616$7,461$0$6,735$18,174$22,963

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

Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
ModelX5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive50iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700  
RWD   $0 $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350    
Remote climate control   $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app   $75$75$75$75
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
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
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75    
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250$250    
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125    
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 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust     $250$250
Raised top speed limiter $0    $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50    
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225$225$225
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $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
Fog lights$125$125$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100   
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50$50
Suggestive steering   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$10,000$10,200$10,200$7,800$10,150$9,000$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$2,400$2,400$0$2,350$1,200$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,027-2,211-2,2110-2,188-1,117-1,769

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

Model Year20122018
ModelX5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in111.8 in
Length191.2 in184.5 in
Width76.1 in71.3 in
Height69.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 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 xDrive35i Premium

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested171586%
Total Not Requested27514%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75060%
Total Not Requested50040%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested171586%
Total Not Requested27514%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested97578%
Total Not Requested27522%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested55054%
Total Not Requested47546%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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