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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: $77,370

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $25,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,019

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $23,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimAMG C63M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,250 $90,200
Base Invoice $60,683 $83,165
Parking Assist Package 1,290  
designo Package 3,090  
Multimedia Package 2,230  
Power trunk closer 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Wood trim 325 0
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Sunshades, second row 380  
Sunshade, rear, power 440  
Panoramic sunroof 1,480  
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Executive Package   5,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Parking Assist Package 1,200  
designo Package 2,874  
Multimedia Package 2,074  
Power trunk closer 233  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Wood trim 302 0
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Sunshades, second row 353  
Sunshade, rear, power 409  
Panoramic sunroof 1,376  
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Executive Package   5,005
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 11,195 10,900
Options (change) 10,411 9,920
Destination 925 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $77,370 $103,325
Total Invoice $72,019 $95,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,092
Model Year20162013
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimAMG C63M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp 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)245/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$77,370$103,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,370$102,025
Total Invoice$72,019$95,310
Adjustments for Features0-1,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$72,019$94,111

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

Model Year20162013
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimAMG C63M5
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
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera $150
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 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Suggestive steering$0 
Total Value of Features$7,325$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,199

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

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,829 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 AMG C63

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
App support0Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350Yes
Total Requested170056%
Total Not Requested132544%

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