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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: $79,105

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $16,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,749

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $14,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,930 $92,900
Base Invoice $54,805 $85,650
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
AMG Development Package 6,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Rear spoiler   0
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
AMG Development Package 5,627  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 17,600 0
Options (change) 16,369 0
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $79,105 $95,125
Total Invoice $73,749 $87,875

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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: $14,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,463
Model Year20122014
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine481hp 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$79,105$95,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,105$93,325
Total Invoice$73,749$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-1,663
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,749$86,212

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

Model Year20122014
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 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Metal pedals$75 
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,400$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,663

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

Model Year20122014
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length180.7 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,924 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 Room55.0 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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