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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: $46,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,636

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,144

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC55528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,550 $54,450 $49,950 $55,600 $57,100 $64,900 $93,600
Base Invoice $34,922 $50,639 $46,635 $51,830 $53,210 $60,390 $86,790
Sunroof Package 1,790            
Folding second row seats 290            
Xenon HID headlights 790 790          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550 550    
Navigation system 2,210 2,210          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820            
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765          
Heated front seats 680   500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio 500 500          
Wood trim   775         0
M Sport Line     3,150        
Premium Package     2,600        
Rear spoiler             0
Sunroof Package 1,665            
Folding second row seats 270            
Xenon HID headlights 735 735          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 500 500 500    
Navigation system 2,055 2,055          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763            
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711          
Heated front seats 633   455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio 465 465          
Wood trim   721         0
M Sport Line     2,865        
Premium Package     2,365        
Rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 8,535 5,730 6,800 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 7,939 5,329 6,185 955 955 455 0
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $46,860 $62,255 $57,745 $57,645 $59,145 $66,395 $95,895
Total Invoice $43,636 $58,043 $53,815 $53,780 $55,160 $61,840 $89,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,880
Model Year2006200620152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC55528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6362hp V8240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T5T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6320, 12180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$46,860$62,255$57,745$57,645$59,145$66,395$95,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-3,540-2,640-2,640-4,540-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,860$60,755$54,205$55,005$56,505$61,855$89,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,895$0$800$2,300$7,650$35,625
Total Invoice$43,636$58,043$53,815$53,780$55,160$61,840$89,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,399-3,299-2,463-2,462-4,229-5,634
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,636$56,644$50,516$51,317$52,698$57,611$83,451
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,008$0$801$2,182$7,095$32,935

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

Model Year2006200620152015201520152015
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC55528i535i535d550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100  $100$100
Power trunk closer  $350    
Proximity key  $250  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rear side airbags $300     
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0     
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Body kit$0$0$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Rear spoiler $200    $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound $250    $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50    $50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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     
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0     
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,500$3,000$5,040$4,140$4,140$6,040$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$3,540$2,640$2,640$4,540$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,399-3,299-2,463-2,462-4,229-5,634

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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 Year20062015
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in116.9 in
Length178.4 in193.4 in
Width68.0 in73.2 in
Height55.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft318.4 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 C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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