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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,920

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $25,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,732

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $22,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC55M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $81,200
Base Invoice $50,639 $74,070
Xenon HID headlights 790 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Navigation system 2,210  
CD changer, remote 430  
Satellite radio 500 595
Wood trim 775 0
Folding second row seats   475
Rear side airbags   385
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights 735 730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Navigation system 2,055  
CD changer, remote 400  
Satellite radio 465 540
Wood trim 721 0
Folding second row seats   430
Rear side airbags   350
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 5,395 2,255
Options (change) 5,018 2,050
Destination 775 695
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000
Total Price $61,920 $87,150
Total Invoice $57,732 $79,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,885
Model Year20062006
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC55M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$61,920$87,150
Adjustments for Features0-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,920$84,750
Total Invoice$57,732$79,815
Adjustments for Features0-2,198
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,732$77,617

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

Model Year20062006
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC55M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$1,725$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,198

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20062006
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in113.7 in
Length178.4 in191.1 in
Width68.0 in72.7 in
Height55.6 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft314.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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