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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: $49,770

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,582

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,342

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $4,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,000 $38,600 $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $35,340 $35,898 $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790            
Folding second row seats 290 290            
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 550 550 550 550    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820            
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765            
Navigation system 2,210 2,210            
Heated front seats 680 680         500  
Xenon HID headlights 790 790            
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,500 1,500            
Multicontour seats     750 750 750 750    
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450        
Premium Tier     2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Sunshade, rear, power     575 575 575 575 575  
Wood trim             0 0
Sunroof               0
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665            
Folding second row seats 270 270            
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 505 505 505 505    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763            
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711            
Navigation system 2,055 2,055            
Heated front seats 633 633         455  
Xenon HID headlights 735 735            
Leather upholstery, extended coverage 1,395 1,395            
Multicontour seats     690 690 690 690    
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335        
Premium Tier     2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Sunshade, rear, power     530 530 530 530 525  
Wood trim             0 0
Sunroof               0
Options (change) 10,995 10,995 5,625 5,625 4,175 4,175 1,075 0
Options (change) 10,227 10,227 5,175 5,175 3,840 3,840 980 0
Destination 775 775 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $49,770 $50,370 $59,020 $54,352 $62,870 $67,170 $75,470 $104,595
Total Invoice $46,342 $46,900 $55,580 $50,912 $59,175 $63,175 $70,915 $98,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $333
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36
Model Year20072007201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$49,770$50,370$59,020$54,352$62,870$67,170$75,470$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-5,615-5,540-5,615-7,565-9,540-10,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,770$49,145$53,405$48,812$57,255$59,605$65,930$94,055
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,118$45,243
Total Invoice$46,342$46,900$55,580$50,912$59,175$63,175$70,915$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-5,288-5,189-5,285-7,115-8,964-9,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,342$45,759$50,292$45,723$53,890$56,060$61,951$88,210
Cost Above Minimum$583$0$4,569$0$8,167$10,337$16,228$42,487

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

Model Year20072007201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150       
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0   
AWD     $1700$1700 
4WD       $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Hill descent control     $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0    
9 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500$500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0$0
Body kit$0     $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25       
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0$0
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Gesture control system  $100$100$100$100 $100
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    $250$250
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights      $200$200
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100      
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers$50$50      
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display       $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights      $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100       
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50      
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50      
Upholstered instrument panel      $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options       $0
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,950$3,175$7,565$7,490$7,565$9,515$11,490$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$5,615$5,540$5,615$7,565$9,540$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-5,288-5,189-5,285-7,115-8,964-9,885

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

Model Year20072018
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in117.1 in
Length178.4 in194.6 in
Width68.0 in73.5 in
Height55.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft318.7 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, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested145088%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

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

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