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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: $53,060

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $10,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,412

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $8,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $42,100 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $33,294 $39,153 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Leather Package 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530   2,700 2,700
Special order charge 250 250      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390      
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 1,350 1,350 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550  
Wood trim 325 0      
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440      
Proximity key 650 650 1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Package     1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500
Sport Package     2,200 2,200 2,200
Premium Package 2     4,900 4,900 2,800
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000    
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
App support     250 250 250
Leather Package 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423   2,455 2,455
Special order charge 233 233      
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293      
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 1,230 1,230 1,595
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500  
Wood trim 302 0      
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409      
Proximity key 605 605 910 910 910
Premium Package     1,640 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475
Sport Package     2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2     4,460 4,460 2,550
Adaptive dampers - electrical     910    
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
App support     230 230 230
Options (change) 16,335 13,510 17,325 18,125 14,075
Options (change) 15,193 12,566 15,790 16,515 12,830
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $53,060 $56,535 $63,250 $69,100 $75,150
Total Invoice $49,412 $52,644 $58,310 $63,680 $69,290

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,945
Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4302hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$53,060$56,535$63,250$69,100$75,150
Adjustments for Features-50-4000-500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,010$56,135$63,250$68,600$74,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$0$5,350$11,400
Total Invoice$49,412$52,644$58,310$63,680$69,290
Adjustments for Features-47-3720-461-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,365$52,272$58,310$63,219$68,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,907$0$4,909$10,519

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

Model Year20142014201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC250 SportC350 Sport528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane departure prevention$150$150   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,200$3,800$4,300$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$400$0$500$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-3720-461-461

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

Model Year20142011
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in116.9 in
Length180.7 in193.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height56.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,815 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 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested94071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested211574%
Total Not Requested72526%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested147584%
Total Not Requested27516%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested211574%
Total Not Requested72526%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special exterior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested80076%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested72543%

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