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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: $56,120

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $17,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,257

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $15,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300C400535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $57,000 $66,000
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $52,620 $60,900
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690    
Premium Package 2,700      
Interior Package 2,300 2,300    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970    
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,350 3,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190 1,190    
Power trunk closer 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550  
Wood trim 325      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 1,300  
Sunshades, second row 380 380    
Lighting Package   800    
Luxury Seating Package     1,500 1,500
Heated front seats     500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400
M Sport Package     4,800  
Dynamic Handling Package     2,700 2,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350  
App support     250 250
Convenience Package       1,700
Sport Package       1,200
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502    
Premium Package 2,511      
Interior Package 2,139 2,139    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902    
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,230 3,185
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107 1,107    
Power trunk closer 233 233    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500  
Wood trim 302      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 1,185  
Sunshades, second row 354 354    
Lighting Package   744    
Luxury Seating Package     1,365 1,365
Heated front seats     455 455
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185
M Sport Package     4,370  
Dynamic Handling Package     2,455 2,455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320  
App support     230 230
Convenience Package       1,545
Sport Package       1,090
Options (change) 16,795 14,570 15,700 13,750
Options (change) 15,620 13,551 14,295 12,510
Destination 925 925 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $56,120 $64,085 $73,595 $81,645
Total Invoice $52,257 $59,665 $67,810 $75,305

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,647
Model Year2015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300C400535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4329hp V6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$56,120$64,085$73,595$81,645
Adjustments for Features-1,175-3,9000-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,945$60,185$73,595$80,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,240$0$7,050
Total Invoice$52,257$59,665$67,810$75,305
Adjustments for Features-1,094-3,6310-922
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,163$56,034$67,810$74,383
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,871$0$6,573

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

Model Year2015201520122012
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo5-Series Gran Turismo
TrimC300C400535i550i
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
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers   $300
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals $75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,750$10,475$6,575$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$3,900$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,094-3,6310-922

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

Model Year20152012
ModelC-Class5-Series Gran Turismo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in120.7 in
Length184.5 in196.8 in
Width71.3 in74.8 in
Height56.8 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,642 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in41.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.660.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested82552%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Active stabilizer bars500No
245/45YR19 tires200No
275/40YR19 tires200No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95042%
Total Not Requested130058%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40048%
Total Not Requested42552%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60040%
Total Not Requested90060%

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