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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: $79,995

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $16,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $74,579

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $14,966

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMGM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,800 $94,100
Base Invoice $55,614 $87,250
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
AMG Development Package 6,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Proximity key 650  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Rear spoiler   0
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
AMG Development Package 5,627  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Proximity key 605  
Wood trim 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 17,590 0
Options (change) 16,360 0
Destination 905 995
Gas Tax 1,700 1,300
Total Price $79,995 $96,395
Total Invoice $74,579 $89,545

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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: $14,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,853
Model Year20132016
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$79,995$96,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,995$94,120
Total Invoice$74,579$89,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,579$87,432

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

Model Year20132016
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power trunk closer $350
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $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$3,600$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,113

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

Model Year20132016
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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
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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