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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: $55,045

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,257

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $11,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC300C400528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $48,590 $45,050 $50,100 $60,200
Base Invoice $35,712 $45,189 $41,645 $46,290 $55,585
Interior Package 2,300 2,300      
Premium Package 2,700   1,800 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 1,350 1,350 1,750
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440      
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 1,300 1,300 1,300
Power trunk closer 250 250      
Sunshades, second row 380 380      
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480      
Lighting Package   800      
Xenon HID headlights     900    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,400 2,400 2,400
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     500 500 500
Premium Package 2     4,500 4,500 2,400
M Sport Package     4,800 6,500 6,500
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,950 1,950 1,950
Convenience Package     1,700 1,700 1,700
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
App support     250 250 250
Interior Package 2,139 2,139      
Premium Package 2,511   1,640 1,640  
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 1,230 1,230 1,595
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409      
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 1,185 1,185 1,185
Power trunk closer 233 233      
Sunshades, second row 354 354      
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376      
Lighting Package   744      
Xenon HID headlights     820    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,185 2,185 2,185
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     475 475 475
Premium Package 2     4,095 4,095 2,185
M Sport Package     4,370 5,915 5,915
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,775 1,775 1,775
Convenience Package     1,545 1,545 1,545
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
App support     230 230 230
Options (change) 15,720 13,820 22,475 23,275 19,225
Options (change) 14,620 12,853 20,480 21,205 17,520
Destination 925 925 875 875 875
Total Price $55,045 $63,335 $68,400 $74,250 $80,300
Total Invoice $51,257 $58,967 $63,000 $68,370 $73,980

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,325
Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC300C400528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6240hp I6300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$55,045$63,335$68,400$74,250$80,300
Adjustments for Features-625-3,5750-500-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,420$59,760$68,400$73,750$79,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,340$0$5,350$11,400
Total Invoice$51,257$58,967$63,000$68,370$73,980
Adjustments for Features-582-3,3280-460-461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,675$55,639$63,000$67,910$73,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,964$0$4,910$10,519

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

Model Year20152015201120112011
ModelC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC300C400528i535i550i
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
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
LED headlights $1000   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300   
Wood trim $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Suggestive steering$0$0   
Total Value of Features$6,675$9,625$6,050$6,550$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$3,575$0$500$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-582-3,3280-460-461

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

Model Year20152011
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in116.9 in
Length184.5 in193.1 in
Width71.3 in73.2 in
Height56.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400

Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
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 Requested224079%
Total Not Requested60021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45027%
Total Not Requested120073%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
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 Requested224079%
Total Not Requested60021%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested142581%
Total Not Requested32519%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65028%
Total Not Requested170072%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
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%
Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
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 Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65028%
Total Not Requested170072%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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