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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $47,720 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||||
| Difference: $9,855 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,441 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||||
| Difference: $8,684 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,990 | $39,990 | $45,050 | $50,100 | $60,200 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $37,191 | $41,645 | $46,290 | $55,585 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 985 | 985 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | 2,700 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | 1,620 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 550 | 550 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | 660 | |||
| Rearview camera | 460 | 460 | 400 | ||
| Heated front seats | 750 | 750 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Proximity key | 1,140 | 1,140 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Navigation system | 1,900 | 1,900 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,800 | 1,800 | |||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | 400 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 900 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 1,000 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 916 | 916 | |||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,395 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | 2,511 | |||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | 1,507 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 500 | 500 | |
| Wood trim | 302 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | 614 | |||
| Rearview camera | 428 | 428 | 365 | ||
| Heated front seats | 698 | 698 | 455 | 455 | 455 |
| Proximity key | 1,060 | 1,060 | 910 | 910 | 910 |
| Navigation system | 1,730 | 1,730 | |||
| Premium Package | 1,640 | 1,640 | |||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | 365 | ||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 430 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 820 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 910 | ||||
| Sport Package | 2,000 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | ||
| Options (change) | 12,855 | 9,035 | 11,650 | 7,550 | 3,700 |
| Options (change) | 11,955 | 8,403 | 10,605 | 6,875 | 3,370 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 |
| Total Price | $47,720 | $49,900 | $57,575 | $58,525 | $64,775 |
| Total Invoice | $44,441 | $46,469 | $53,125 | $54,040 | $59,830 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,980 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,954 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 240hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T7 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 100, 8 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 | 205, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $47,720 | $49,900 | $57,575 | $58,525 | $64,775 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -750 | -1,875 | -825 | -1,425 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,720 | $49,150 | $55,700 | $57,700 | $63,350 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,430 | $0 | $2,000 | $7,650 |
| Total Invoice | $44,441 | $46,469 | $53,125 | $54,040 | $59,830 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -698 | -1,730 | -762 | -1,316 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,441 | $45,771 | $51,395 | $53,278 | $58,514 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,330 | $0 | $1,883 | $7,119 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | 528i | 535i | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | |||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| 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 | $50 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | |||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,100 | $2,850 | $3,975 | $2,925 | $3,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $750 | $1,875 | $825 | $1,425 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -698 | -1,730 | -762 | -1,316 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | C-Class | 5-Series |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.9 in |
| Length | 182.3 in | 193.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,528 lb. | 3,815 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 58.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 56.2 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 18.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1750 | 95% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 5% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Dynamic Handling Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 400 | Yes |
| 225/40ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Variable assist steering (optional) | 0 | No |
| 255/35ZR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 83% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 17% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 815 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 23% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Proximity key | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 29% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 16% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 12% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 88% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
| Proximity key | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 715 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1475 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 275 | 16% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| iPod integration | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 25% |
| Sunshade, rear, power | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Sunshades, second row | 125 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 125 | 36% |
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