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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: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $26,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $24,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC55M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $83,900
Base Invoice $50,639 $77,370
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Premium Package 925  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690  
Navigation system 2,210  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Wood trim 775 0
Satellite radio 500  
Folding second row seats   475
Rear side airbags   385
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   575
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Premium Package 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642  
Navigation system 2,055  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Wood trim 721 0
Satellite radio 465  
Folding second row seats   430
Rear side airbags   350
Rear spoiler   0
Sunshade, rear, power   525
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Options (change) 6,655 2,030
Options (change) 6,189 1,845
Destination 775 825
Gas Tax 1,300 3,000
Total Price $63,180 $89,755
Total Invoice $58,903 $83,040

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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: $24,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,032
Model Year20062008
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC55M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT5S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$63,180$89,755
Adjustments for Features0-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,180$87,480
Total Invoice$58,903$83,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,903$80,935

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

Model Year20062008
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC55M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row $125
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 
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 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information $25
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
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$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,105

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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 Year20062008
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.4,089 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
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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