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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: $80,745

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $20,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $75,157

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $18,423

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,900 $90,200
Base Invoice $66,867 $83,165
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Multimedia Package 2,690  
Power trunk closer 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Executive Package   5,500
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Multimedia Package 2,502  
Power trunk closer 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Sunshade, rear, power 409  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Executive Package   5,005
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 7,920 9,000
Options (change) 7,365 8,190
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $80,745 $101,425
Total Invoice $75,157 $93,580

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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: $19,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,546
Model Year20152013
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19265/40-19
Total Price$80,745$101,425
Adjustments for Features0-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,745$100,475
Total Invoice$75,157$93,580
Adjustments for Features0-877
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$75,157$92,703

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

Model Year20152013
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
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
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote $200
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
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 upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$7,525$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-877

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

Model Year20152013
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 Weight3,924 lb.4,387 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 C63 AMG S

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested140046%
Total Not Requested162554%

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