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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $18,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $58,300 $67,800
Base Invoice $29,388 $30,969 $34,317 $53,815 $62,555
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 550  
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Heated front seats       500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 500  
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Heated front seats       455 455
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910
Options (change) 9,985 9,985 8,585 2,050 1,500
Options (change) 9,287 9,287 7,985 1,865 1,365
Destination 825 825 825 925 925
Total Price $42,410 $44,110 $46,310 $61,275 $70,225
Total Invoice $39,500 $41,081 $43,127 $56,605 $64,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,479
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6300hp I6445hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$42,410$44,110$46,310$61,275$70,225
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-3,925-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$42,935$44,860$57,350$65,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0$8,350
Total Invoice$39,500$41,081$43,127$56,605$64,845
Adjustments for Features0-1,094-1,350-3,626-4,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$39,987$41,777$52,979$60,667
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$2,277$0$7,688

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport Sedan535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support   $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals$75 $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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  
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$2,400$3,575$3,850$6,325$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$3,925$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350-3,626-4,178

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo

Model Year20082013
ModelC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in120.7 in
Length182.3 in196.8 in
Width69.7 in74.8 in
Height56.3 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.460.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

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