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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: $48,255

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,938

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,600 $39,750 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $31,248 $36,968 $52,620 $60,900
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650    
Premium 2 Package 3,700 1,400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,590 1,590    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550  
Proximity key 1,130 1,130    
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,070    
Rearview camera 450 450    
Wood trim 320      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650    
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350  
Sport Package       1,200
Multimedia Package 2,464 2,464    
Premium 2 Package 3,441 1,302    
Leather seating surfaces 1,479 1,479    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395 1,395    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 500  
Proximity key 1,051 1,051    
Panoramic sunroof 995 995    
Rearview camera 418 418    
Wood trim 298      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604    
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320  
Sport Package       1,090
Options (change) 13,780 11,160 1,400 1,700
Options (change) 12,815 10,378 1,275 1,545
Destination 875 875 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $48,255 $51,785 $59,295 $69,595
Total Invoice $44,938 $48,221 $54,790 $64,340

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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: $8,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,681
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$48,255$51,785$59,295$69,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-2,350-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,255$50,535$56,945$65,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,280$0$8,900
Total Invoice$44,938$48,221$54,790$64,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-2,171-3,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,938$47,057$52,619$60,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,119$0$8,254

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

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Temporary spare tire$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  
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  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $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
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Metal pedals$75$75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,450$3,700$4,800$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$2,350$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-2,171-3,467

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

Model Year20102012
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Premium 2 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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested217582%
Total Not Requested47518%
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%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Premium 2 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%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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