Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2013

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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: $72,070

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $23,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,232

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $21,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,300 $90,200
Base Invoice $52,359 $83,165
Premium II Package 1,100  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Seating Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
iPod integration 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 3,990  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Premium II Package 1,023  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Seating Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
iPod integration 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 3,711  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 12,795 3,500
Options (change) 11,898 3,185
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $72,070 $95,925
Total Invoice $67,232 $88,575

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,688
Model Year20092013
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$72,070$95,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,070$93,050
Total Invoice$67,232$88,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,232$85,920

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

Model Year20092013
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,025$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,655

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

Model Year20092013
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length182.3 in193.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested116576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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