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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: $53,070

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $19,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,438

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $17,272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,350 $41,400 $56,500 $64,400
Base Invoice $32,876 $38,502 $52,180 $59,450
Leather Package 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790    
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 1,350 1,350
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530 2,700 2,700
Special order charge 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550  
Wood trim 325 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Proximity key 650 650 1,000 1,000
Premium Sound Package     1,400 1,400
Sport Package     2,200 2,200
Navigation system     1,900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400
App support     250 250
Rearview camera     400 400
Heated front seats     500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Leather Package 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595    
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 1,230 1,230
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423 2,455 2,455
Special order charge 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500  
Wood trim 302 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Proximity key 605 605 910 910
Premium Sound Package     1,275 1,275
Sport Package     2,000 2,000
Navigation system     1,730  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185
App support     230 230
Rearview camera     365 365
Heated front seats     455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 16,815 13,990 15,000 12,550
Options (change) 15,657 13,030 13,655 11,425
Destination 905 905 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $53,070 $56,295 $72,375 $78,825
Total Invoice $49,438 $52,437 $66,710 $72,750

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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: $18,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,788
Model Year2013201320112011
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$53,070$56,295$72,375$78,825
Adjustments for Features0-350-525-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,070$55,945$71,850$77,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,875$0$6,050
Total Invoice$49,438$52,437$66,710$72,750
Adjustments for Features0-326-484-854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,438$52,111$66,226$71,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,673$0$5,670

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

Model Year2013201320112011
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention$150$150  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
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  
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
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
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $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$4,150$4,500$4,675$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$525$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-484-854

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

Model Year20132011
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

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%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
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 Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested60050%
Total Not Requested60050%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested740100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75033%
Total Not Requested150067%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75033%
Total Not Requested150067%

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