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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: $49,570

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $16,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,163

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $15,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iMC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,950 $59,250 $60,750 $63,500 $73,800 $100,700 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $53,645 $55,785 $57,180 $59,735 $69,315 $94,330 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Adaptive M Suspension 900 900 900   900        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450          
M Sport Design 4,350 4,350 4,350 4,350 4,450        
Parking Assistance Package 700 700 700 700          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550     720 720 720
Temporary spare tire 150 150 150   150        
Wood trim           0 325 325 0
Blind spot warning system           500      
Multimedia Package             2,790 2,790 2,790
Lighting Package             1,290 1,290 1,290
Leather Package             1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package             2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear             970 970 970
Lane departure warning             850 850 850
Proximity key             650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar             660 660 660
Rear spoiler             300 300  
Panoramic sunroof             1,090 1,090 1,090
Adaptive M Suspension 830 830 830   830        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335          
M Sport Design 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,095        
Parking Assistance Package 645 645 645 645          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505     669 669 669
Temporary spare tire 140 140 140   140        
Wood trim           0 302 302 0
Blind spot warning system           460      
Multimedia Package             2,595 2,595 2,595
Lighting Package             1,200 1,200 1,200
Leather Package             1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package             2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear             902 902 902
Lane departure warning             791 791 791
Proximity key             605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar             614 614 614
Rear spoiler             279 279  
Panoramic sunroof             1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 8,100 8,100 8,100 7,050 5,500 500 13,895 13,895 10,770
Options (change) 7,455 7,455 7,455 6,485 5,065 460 12,924 12,924 10,018
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $66,045 $68,345 $69,845 $66,877 $80,295 $102,195 $49,570 $52,790 $52,220
Total Invoice $62,095 $64,235 $65,630 $62,547 $75,375 $95,785 $46,163 $49,158 $48,628

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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: $12,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,451
Model Year201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iMC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D240hp I4 PiH445hp V8567hp V8201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10600, 16600, 16450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19285/35-21225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$66,045$68,345$69,845$66,877$80,295$102,195$49,570$52,790$52,220
Adjustments for Features-3,575-5,525-5,525-5,275-7,325-8,0250-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,470$62,820$64,320$61,602$72,970$94,170$49,570$51,090$52,220
Cost Above Minimum$868$1,218$2,718$0$11,368$32,568$0$1,520$2,650
Total Invoice$62,095$64,235$65,630$62,547$75,375$95,785$46,163$49,158$48,628
Adjustments for Features-3,361-5,193-5,192-4,933-6,876-7,5220-1,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,734$59,042$60,438$57,614$68,499$88,263$46,163$47,575$48,628
Cost Above Minimum$1,120$1,428$2,824$0$10,885$30,649$0$1,412$2,465

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelX5X5X5X5X5X5C-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive40e iPerformancexDrive50iMC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0     $0 $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel    $100    
Parking guidance system - passive      $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200    
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150 $150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver      $75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200 $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection    $50    
Rearview camera     $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150    
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents      $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0     
9 kWh battery pack   $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0   
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio      $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250   
SD Card slot      $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound    $250$250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information      $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200$200
Compass      $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Fog light, rear      $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Headlight washers     $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50     
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals      $75$75$75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats      $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner     $650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical      $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200   
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,650$9,600$9,600$9,350$11,400$12,100$4,075$5,775$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$5,525$5,525$5,275$7,325$8,025$0$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,361-5,193-5,192-4,933-6,876-7,5220-1,5830

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

Model Year20182012
ModelX5C-Class
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.5 in108.7 in
Length193.2 in180.7 in
Width76.3 in69.7 in
Height69.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,681 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.9 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested85077%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested92567%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested85077%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested92567%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested85077%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested92567%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance

M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested92567%
Parking Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested85077%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested150070%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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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