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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: $70,080

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $29,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,383

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $27,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $57,350 $94,100
Base Invoice $53,336 $87,250
Premium 2 Package 1,400  
Seating Package 3,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rearview camera 450  
Proximity key 1,130  
iPod integration 375  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Premium 2 Package 1,302  
Seating Package 2,818  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Rearview camera 418  
Proximity key 1,051  
iPod integration 349  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 9,755 3,500
Options (change) 9,072 3,185
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $70,080 $99,895
Total Invoice $65,383 $92,730

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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: $25,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,017
Model Year20102016
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)100, 8600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$70,080$99,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,080$95,230
Total Invoice$65,383$92,730
Adjustments for Features0-4,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,383$88,400

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

Model Year20102016
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$2,675$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,330

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

Model Year20102016
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length182.3 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 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%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation systemNo
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic informationNo
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integrationYes
SD Card slotNo
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested315100%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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