Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2009 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2017

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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: $57,670

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $10,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,325

BMW 5-Series 530i   
Difference: $9,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelC-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimC63 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,300 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $52,359 $48,295 $53,180
Premium II Package 1,100    
Multimedia Package 2,980    
Seating Package 2,980    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 700 700
Wood trim 0    
iPod integration 375    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650    
Premium Package   2,300  
Multicontour seats   750 750
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Upholstered instrument panel   500 500
Temporary spare tire   150 150
Heated front seats   500 500
Premium II Package 1,023    
Multimedia Package 2,771    
Seating Package 2,771    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 645 645
Wood trim 0    
iPod integration 349    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604    
Premium Package   2,115  
Multicontour seats   690 690
Sunshade, rear, power   530 530
Upholstered instrument panel   460 460
Temporary spare tire   140 140
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 8,805 5,475 3,175
Options (change) 8,187 5,035 2,920
Destination 875 995 995
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $68,080 $57,670 $60,620
Total Invoice $63,521 $54,325 $57,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 530i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,056
Model Year200920172017
ModelC-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimC63 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$68,080$57,670$60,620
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,080$55,695$59,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$63,521$54,325$57,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,860-848
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,521$52,465$56,247
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,782

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

Model Year200920172017
ModelC-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimC63 AMG530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
SD Card slot$25  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice recorder $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer$100  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,250$6,225$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,860-848

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

Model Year20092017
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in117.1 in
Length182.3 in194.6 in
Width69.7 in73.5 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested102591%
Total Not Requested1009%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
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, leather1000No
Total Requested160062%
Total Not Requested100038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Total Requested22564%
Total Not Requested12536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested115052%
Total Not Requested107548%
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%

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%

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