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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: $74,125

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $16,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,118

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $14,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $82,900
Base Invoice $54,805 $76,275
Lighting Package 1,290  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Rear side airbags 420 385
Proximity key 650 1,000
Wood trim 0 0
Folding second row seats   475
HD radio   500
Satellite radio   595
Xenon HID headlights   800
Rear spoiler   0
Lighting Package 1,200  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Rear side airbags 391 350
Proximity key 605 910
Wood trim 0 0
Folding second row seats   430
HD radio   455
Satellite radio   540
Xenon HID headlights   730
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 12,620 3,755
Options (change) 11,738 3,415
Destination 875 695
Gas Tax 1,700 3,000
Total Price $74,125 $90,350
Total Invoice $69,118 $83,385

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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: $16,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,817
Model Year20122007
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine451hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$74,125$90,350
Adjustments for Features-5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,535$90,350
Total Invoice$69,118$83,385
Adjustments for Features-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,568$83,385

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

Model Year20122007
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,465$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5500

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

Model Year20122007
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in113.7 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height56.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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