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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: $72,380

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $26,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,521

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $23,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $92,900
Base Invoice $54,126 $85,650
Multimedia Package 3,350  
Lighting Package 985  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rearview camera 460  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Multimedia Package 3,115  
Lighting Package 916  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rearview camera 428  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Rear spoiler   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 11,205 3,500
Options (change) 10,420 3,185
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 2,100 1,300
Total Price $72,380 $98,625
Total Invoice $67,521 $91,060

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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: $23,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,000
Model Year20112014
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$72,380$98,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,380$95,875
Total Invoice$67,521$91,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,521$88,521

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

Model Year20112014
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, 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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $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$3,050$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,539

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

Model Year20112014
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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
AMG Leather 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%

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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