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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: $79,470

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $28,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,115

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $27,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,200 $102,600
Base Invoice $54,126 $96,100
Multimedia Package 3,350  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Lighting Package 985  
AMG Development Package 5,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 1,140  
Rearview camera 460  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
Sunroof   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Multimedia Package 3,115  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Lighting Package 916  
AMG Development Package 5,534  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 1,060  
Rearview camera 428  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
Sunroof   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 18,295 3,500
Options (change) 17,014 3,185
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 2,100 1,000
Total Price $79,470 $108,095
Total Invoice $74,115 $101,280

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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: $21,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,068
Model Year20112018
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine481hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/40-19
Total Price$79,470$108,095
Adjustments for Features0-7,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,470$100,520
Total Invoice$74,115$101,280
Adjustments for Features0-7,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,115$94,183

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

Model Year20112018
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Hill descent control $250
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Gesture control system $100
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
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
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$3,700$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,097

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

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,662 lb.4,370 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109065%
Total Not Requested57535%
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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
AMG Development Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
6.2L V8
DOHC-4v
481 hp@6800
443 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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