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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: $88,175

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $26,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $82,069

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $24,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,900 $102,600
Base Invoice $66,867 $96,100
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Power trunk closer 250  
Lighting Package 800  
Multimedia Package 2,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,250  
Black exterior trim (optional) 750  
Wood trim, alternative type 0 1,080
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,450  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Sunroof   0
Ceramic brake rotors   8,500
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Power trunk closer 233  
Lighting Package 744  
Multimedia Package 2,502  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 1,163  
Black exterior trim (optional) 698  
Wood trim, alternative type 0 995
Ceramic front brake rotors 5,069  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Sunroof   0
Ceramic brake rotors   7,820
Options (change) 15,350 9,580
Options (change) 14,277 8,815
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $88,175 $114,175
Total Invoice $82,069 $106,910

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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: $22,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,611
Model Year20152018
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine503hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19275/40-19
Total Price$88,175$114,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,175$110,725
Total Invoice$82,069$106,910
Adjustments for Features0-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$82,069$103,680

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

Model Year20152018
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimC63 AMG SM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Ceramic brake rotors $4000
Ceramic front brake rotors$2500 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
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 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)$500 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter$0 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input $50
Gesture control system $100
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
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$7,925$11,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,230

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

Model Year20152018
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in117.1 in
Length184.5 in194.6 in
Width71.3 in73.5 in
Height56.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft318.7 ft3

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

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