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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: $14,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,734

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013201320112011
ModelX5X5X5X5C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,200 $57,700 $56,700 $64,200 $33,990 $39,990
Base Invoice $50,965 $53,265 $52,345 $59,245 $31,611 $37,191
Convenience Package 3,875 3,775        
Adaptive Drive 3,500 3,500 3,500 3,500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150 150    
Premium Package     3,600      
Premium Package 2       2,125    
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
Heated front seats         750 750
Proximity key         1,140 1,140
Rear spoiler         300  
Wood trim         325  
Panoramic sunroof         1,090 1,090
Convenience Package 3,525 3,435        
Adaptive Drive 3,185 3,185 3,185 3,185    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Temporary spare tire 135 135 135 135    
Premium Package     3,275      
Premium Package 2       1,935    
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
Heated front seats         698 698
Proximity key         1,060 1,060
Rear spoiler         279  
Wood trim         302  
Panoramic sunroof         1,014 1,014
Options (change) 7,875 7,775 7,600 6,125 14,245 10,125
Options (change) 7,165 7,075 6,915 5,575 13,248 9,417
Destination 925 925 925 925 875 875
Total Price $64,000 $66,400 $65,225 $71,250 $49,110 $50,990
Total Invoice $59,055 $61,265 $60,185 $65,745 $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: $8,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,162
Model Year201320132013201320112011
ModelX5X5X5X5C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D400hp V8228hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T8M6T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10100, 8100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19275/40-20255/55-18255/55-18225/40-18225/45-17
Total Price$64,000$66,400$65,225$71,250$49,110$50,990
Adjustments for Features-6,675-6,775-6,175-6,6750-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,325$59,625$59,050$64,575$49,110$50,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$1,725$7,250$0$1,330
Total Invoice$59,055$61,265$60,185$65,745$45,734$47,483
Adjustments for Features-6,159-6,251-5,698-6,1590-512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,896$55,014$54,487$59,586$45,734$46,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,118$1,591$6,690$0$1,237

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

Model Year201320132013201320112011
ModelX5X5X5X5C-ClassC-Class
TrimxDrive35i PremiumxDrive35i Sport ActivityxDrive35dxDrive50iC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
6-speed manual    $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300$300 $300  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power    $225$225
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $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  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500$500$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical     $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$9,250$9,350$8,750$9,250$2,575$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,675$6,775$6,175$6,675$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,159-6,251-5,698-6,1590-512

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

Model Year20132011
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested106547%
Total Not Requested122553%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport Activity

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested106547%
Total Not Requested122553%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106554%
Total Not Requested92546%
Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive Drive
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Around view cameras500No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested35023%
Total Not Requested120077%

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, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
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
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
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
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, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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