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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: $49,390

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $3,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,989

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $2,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072007200720072007
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,000 $38,600 $43,500 $47,500 $58,500 $82,900
Base Invoice $35,340 $35,898 $40,200 $43,880 $54,000 $76,275
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790        
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460        
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 800   800 800
Folding second row seats 290 290 475 475 475 475
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820        
Rear side airbags 385 385 385 385 385 385
Heated front seats 680 680 500 500 500  
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 1,900 1,900 1,900  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500        
Multi-Contour Seats     1,200      
Premium Package     2,000 1,800    
Satellite radio     595 595 595 595
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665        
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358        
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 730   730 730
Folding second row seats 270 270 430 430 430 430
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763        
Rear side airbags 358 358 350 350 350 350
Heated front seats 633 633 455 455 455  
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 1,730 1,730 1,730  
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395        
Multi-Contour Seats     1,090      
Premium Package     1,820 1,640    
Satellite radio     540 540 540 540
Sunshade, rear, power     525 525 525 525
Wood trim           0
Rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 10,615 10,615 8,430 6,230 5,230 2,830
Options (change) 9,874 9,874 7,670 5,670 4,760 2,575
Destination 775 775 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $49,390 $49,990 $52,625 $54,425 $64,425 $89,425
Total Invoice $45,989 $46,547 $48,565 $50,245 $59,455 $82,545

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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 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,135
Model Year200720072007200720072007
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6T7M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$49,390$49,990$52,625$54,425$64,425$89,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,110-360-760-3,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,390$48,765$51,515$54,065$63,665$85,800
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$2,550$12,150$34,285
Total Invoice$45,989$46,547$48,565$50,245$59,455$82,545
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-1,024-332-701-3,346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,989$45,406$47,541$49,913$58,754$79,199
Cost Above Minimum$583$0$0$2,372$11,213$31,658

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

Model Year200720072007200720072007
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   $15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
CD changer, remote$200$200   $200
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Surround sound$250$250   $250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50   $50
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$1,415$2,640$2,525$1,775$2,175$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,110$360$760$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-1,024-332-701-3,346

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

Model Year20072007
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 Weight3,406 lb.3,429 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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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, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65065%
Total Not Requested35035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Multi-Contour Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested122570%
Total Not Requested52530%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested122584%
Total Not Requested22516%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%

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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