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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: $48,720

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $45,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,372

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $41,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelX5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimMC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $88,850 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $81,920 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Driver Assistance Package 1,900      
CD changer, remote 600      
Temporary spare tire 150      
Proximity key 1,000 650 650 650
Wood trim 0 325 325 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350      
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear   970 970 970
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660
Rear spoiler   300 300  
Panoramic sunroof   1,090 1,090 1,090
Driver Assistance Package 1,730      
CD changer, remote 545      
Temporary spare tire 135      
Proximity key 910 605 605 605
Wood trim 0 302 302 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320      
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear   902 902 902
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614
Rear spoiler   279 279  
Panoramic sunroof   1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 4,000 13,045 13,045 9,920
Options (change) 3,640 12,133 12,133 9,227
Destination 925 875 875 875
Total Price $93,775 $48,720 $51,940 $51,370
Total Invoice $86,485 $45,372 $48,367 $47,837

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,842
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelX5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimMC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine555hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT6T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$93,775$48,720$51,940$51,370
Adjustments for Features-5,7150-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,060$48,720$50,240$51,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,520$2,650
Total Invoice$86,485$45,372$48,367$47,837
Adjustments for Features-5,2710-1,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$81,214$45,372$46,784$47,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,412$2,465

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

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelX5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimMC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50   
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo area partition net$40   
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50   
Cargo cover$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,490$2,775$4,475$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,715$0$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2710-1,5830

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

Model Year20132012
ModelX5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in108.7 in
Length191.2 in180.7 in
Width76.1 in69.7 in
Height69.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.3,429 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 in55.0 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 M

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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