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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: $44,930

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $17,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,844

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920112011
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 $32,900 $34,650 $39,000 $56,500 $64,400
Base Invoice $30,597 $32,225 $36,270 $52,180 $59,450
Premium II Package 3,500 3,500 1,350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,570 1,570 1,570    
Multimedia Package 2,980 2,980 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550  
Wood trim 310        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,050 1,050 1,050    
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Premium Sound Package       1,400 1,400
Navigation system       1,900  
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Premium II Package 3,255 3,255 1,256    
Leather seating surfaces 1,460 1,460 1,460    
Multimedia Package 2,771 2,771 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 500  
Wood trim 288        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604 604    
Panoramic sunroof 976 976 976    
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Premium Sound Package       1,275 1,275
Navigation system       1,730  
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 11,155 10,845 8,695 4,700 2,250
Options (change) 10,372 10,084 8,085 4,280 2,050
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $44,930 $46,370 $48,570 $62,075 $68,525
Total Invoice $41,844 $43,184 $45,230 $57,335 $63,375

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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: $14,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,297
Model Year20092009200920112011
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 I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$44,930$46,370$48,570$62,075$68,525
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-2,375-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,930$45,395$47,320$59,700$65,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$2,390$0$6,050
Total Invoice$41,844$43,184$45,230$57,335$63,375
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-2,194-2,566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,844$42,276$44,066$55,141$60,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$432$2,222$0$5,668

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

Model Year20092009200920112011
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 
Remote app   $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
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
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 
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Total Value of Features$1,975$2,950$3,225$4,350$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$2,375$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-2,194-2,566

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

Model Year20092011
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

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 washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205081%
Total Not Requested47519%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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

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 washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested205081%
Total Not Requested47519%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

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

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 washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested96563%
Total Not Requested57537%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

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