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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: $78,005

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $11,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,609

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $9,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,900 $81,200
Base Invoice $66,867 $74,070
Becker Map Pilot 600  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420 385
Head-up display (HUD) 990 1,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Folding second row seats   475
Satellite radio   595
Xenon HID headlights   800
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Becker Map Pilot 558  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear side airbags 391 350
Head-up display (HUD) 921 910
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Folding second row seats   430
Satellite radio   540
Xenon HID headlights   730
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 5,180 4,255
Options (change) 4,817 3,870
Destination 925 695
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $78,005 $89,150
Total Invoice $72,609 $81,635

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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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,935
Model Year20152006
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG12/18 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/40-19
Total Price$78,005$89,150
Adjustments for Features-4,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,805$89,150
Total Invoice$72,609$81,635
Adjustments for Features-3,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,700$81,635

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

Model Year20152006
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,000$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9090

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

Model Year20152006
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in113.7 in
Length184.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in72.7 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Becker Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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