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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: $49,270

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $16,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,884

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $15,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,800 $38,020 $40,575 $58,300 $67,800
Base Invoice $32,364 $35,359 $37,735 $53,815 $62,555
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 550  
Wood trim 325 325 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660    
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Premium Package       1,600  
Auto-dimming headlights       250 250
Heated front seats       500 500
Driver Assistance Package       1,350 1,200
Rearview camera       400  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000
Semi-automated parking system       500 500
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 635 635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 500  
Wood trim 302 302 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614    
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Premium Package       1,455  
Auto-dimming headlights       230 230
Heated front seats       455 455
Driver Assistance Package       1,230 1,090
Rearview camera       365  
Adaptive dampers - electrical       910 910
Semi-automated parking system       455 455
Options (change) 13,595 13,595 10,770 6,850 4,150
Options (change) 12,645 12,645 10,018 6,235 3,775
Destination 875 875 875 925 925
Total Price $49,270 $52,490 $52,220 $66,075 $72,875
Total Invoice $45,884 $48,879 $48,628 $60,975 $67,255

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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 C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,115
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6300hp I6445hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
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$49,270$52,490$52,220$66,075$72,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-200-3,225-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,270$50,790$52,020$62,850$70,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,520$2,750$0$7,500
Total Invoice$45,884$48,879$48,628$60,975$67,255
Adjustments for Features0-1,583-186-2,976-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,884$47,296$48,442$57,999$64,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$2,558$0$6,926

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

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power door closers   $300 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app   $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500$500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Wide-view front camera   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
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$0  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support   $0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
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  
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$0  
Total Value of Features$3,525$5,225$3,725$6,550$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$200$3,225$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-186-2,976-2,330

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

Model Year20122013
ModelC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in120.7 in
Length180.7 in196.8 in
Width69.7 in74.8 in
Height56.3 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
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 Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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 washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20024%
Total Not Requested65076%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

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