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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: $12,200 | |||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $44,441 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan | |||||
| Difference: $10,844 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,990 | $46,900 | $52,500 | $60,950 | $62,000 |
| Base Invoice | $31,611 | $43,330 | $48,480 | $56,255 | $57,220 |
| Premium 1 Package | 1,995 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 985 | ||||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,500 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,700 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,620 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 550 | 550 | 550 | |
| Wood trim | 325 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 750 | 500 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,140 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Rearview camera | 460 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,850 | 1,850 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,450 | 1,450 | 1,450 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,250 | ||||
| Sport Package | 3,600 | 3,600 | 3,000 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 500 | 500 | 500 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | 350 | 350 | 350 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 750 | ||||
| Premium 1 Package | 1,855 | ||||
| Lighting Package | 916 | ||||
| Dynamic Handling Package | 1,395 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,511 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,507 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Wood trim | 302 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 698 | 455 | |||
| Proximity key | 1,060 | 910 | 910 | 910 | 910 |
| Rearview camera | 428 | ||||
| Technology Package | 1,685 | 1,685 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,320 | 1,320 | 1,320 | ||
| Premium Package | 2,050 | ||||
| Sport Package | 3,275 | 3,275 | 2,730 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 475 | 475 | 475 | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | 320 | 320 | 320 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 685 | ||||
| Options (change) | 12,855 | 12,125 | 10,625 | 6,475 | 3,375 |
| Options (change) | 11,955 | 11,060 | 9,695 | 5,915 | 3,075 |
| Destination | 875 | 895 | 895 | 895 | 895 |
| Total Price | $47,720 | $59,920 | $64,020 | $68,320 | $66,270 |
| Total Invoice | $44,441 | $55,285 | $59,070 | $63,065 | $61,190 |
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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: $8,500 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,430 | |||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 228hp V6 | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 335hp I4 H | 400hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | T8 | T8 | T8 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 8 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/40-18 | 245/45-18 | 245/40-19 | 245/45-18 | 245/45-18 |
| Total Price | $47,720 | $59,920 | $64,020 | $68,320 | $66,270 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,700 | -3,250 | -2,300 | -2,400 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,720 | $56,220 | $60,770 | $66,020 | $63,870 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,550 | $9,800 | $7,650 |
| Total Invoice | $44,441 | $55,285 | $59,070 | $63,065 | $61,190 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,414 | -2,999 | -2,123 | -2,216 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $44,441 | $51,871 | $56,071 | $60,942 | $58,974 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,200 | $9,071 | $7,103 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | C-Class | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series | 5-Series |
| Trim | C300 Sport Sedan | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | $1300 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | ||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | |||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Raised top speed limiter | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | ||||
| Infotainment | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | ||||
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Steering-linked fog lights | $50 | ||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $2,625 | $6,325 | $5,875 | $4,925 | $5,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,700 | $3,250 | $2,300 | $2,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,414 | -2,999 | -2,123 | -2,216 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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
| 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% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Power decklid | 350 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 37% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/45WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 44% |
| Total Not Requested | 750 | 56% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 100% |
| 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% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 915 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/40ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 275/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 39% |
| Total Not Requested | 950 | 61% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5
| 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% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Special exterior trim | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Raised top speed limiter | 0 | No |
| Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | 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 |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 600 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 48% |
Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i
| 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% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Heated second row seats | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 42% |
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