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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: $47,310

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $15,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,060

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $13,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
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 $33,990 $35,900 $39,990 $56,500 $64,400
Base Invoice $31,611 $33,387 $37,191 $52,180 $59,450
Premium 1 Package 1,995 1,995      
Lighting Package 985 985 985    
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620 1,620    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550  
Wood trim 325        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Rearview camera 460 460 460 400 400
Heated front seats 750 750 750 500 500
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,140 1,000 1,000
Navigation system       1,900  
iPod integration       400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Premium 1 Package 1,855 1,855      
Lighting Package 916 916 916    
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507 1,507    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511 2,511    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 500  
Wood trim 302        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Rearview camera 428 428 428 365 365
Heated front seats 698 698 698 455 455
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 1,060 910 910
Navigation system       1,730  
iPod integration       365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Options (change) 12,445 12,120 10,125 5,100 2,650
Options (change) 11,574 11,272 9,417 4,645 2,415
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $47,310 $48,895 $50,990 $62,475 $68,925
Total Invoice $44,060 $45,534 $47,483 $57,700 $63,740

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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: $12,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,631
Model Year20112011201120112011
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)100, 8100, 8100, 8205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$47,310$48,895$50,990$62,475$68,925
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,250-2,175-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,310$47,920$49,740$60,300$66,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$610$2,430$0$6,050
Total Invoice$44,060$45,534$47,483$57,700$63,740
Adjustments for Features0-908-1,164-2,009-2,381
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,060$44,626$46,319$55,691$61,359
Cost Above Minimum$0$566$2,259$0$5,668

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

Model Year20112011201120112011
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, 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
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
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, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
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-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$1,925$2,900$3,175$4,100$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,250$2,175$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-908-1,164-2,009-2,381

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

Model Year20112011
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 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%

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%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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