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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: $58,585

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $54,551

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,500 $46,050 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $36,735 $42,827 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704 $48,295 $53,180
Premium 4 Package 8,650 8,650 7,400 5,700 5,700    
designo Package 4,500 4,500 3,500 3,100 500    
Upholstered instrument panel 350 350       500 500
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380 380    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 700 700
Cooled or ventilated front seats       450 450    
Driver Assistance Plus II           1,700 1,700
Driving Assistance Package           1,800 1,800
Driving Assistance Plus Package           1,400 1,400
Premium Package           2,300 1,950
Sunshade, rear, power           575 575
Luxury Seating Package           1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery           1,000 1,000
Heated front seats           500 500
Lighting Package           1,050  
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000  
Premium 4 Package 8,045 8,045 6,882 5,301 5,301    
designo Package 4,185 4,185 3,255 2,883 465    
Upholstered instrument panel 326 326       460 460
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376    
Sunshades, second row 354 354 354 353 353    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 921    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 645 645
Cooled or ventilated front seats       419 419    
Driver Assistance Plus II           1,565 1,565
Driving Assistance Package           1,655 1,655
Driving Assistance Plus Package           1,290 1,290
Premium Package           2,115 1,795
Sunshade, rear, power           530 530
Luxury Seating Package           1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery           920 920
Heated front seats           455 455
Lighting Package           965  
Adaptive dampers - electrical           920  
Options (change) 18,160 18,160 15,560 13,910 11,310 14,125 11,725
Options (change) 16,891 16,891 14,472 12,937 10,519 12,990 10,785
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $58,585 $61,092 $68,485 $80,035 $85,035 $66,320 $69,170
Total Invoice $54,551 $56,600 $63,757 $74,498 $79,148 $62,280 $64,960

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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: $6,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,025
Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT7T7T9T7T7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$58,585$61,092$68,485$80,035$85,035$66,320$69,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,525-1,325-2,025-750-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,585$59,567$65,960$78,710$83,010$65,570$68,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$982$7,375$20,125$24,425$0$3,350
Total Invoice$54,551$56,600$63,757$74,498$79,148$62,280$64,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,413-2,351-1,233-1,885-704-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,551$55,187$61,406$73,265$77,263$61,576$64,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$636$6,855$18,714$22,712$0$3,149

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

Model Year2017201720172017201720172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200 $1200$1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1300$1300
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD  $1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware     $1000$1000
Eco accelerator $100     
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving     $100$100
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Evasive maneuver assist     $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Side collision intervention     $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100  
Wide-view front camera     $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment     $50$50
Console with shifter     $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50  
Residual heat     $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0     
6 kWh battery pack $0     
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter    $0  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters     $0$0
Body kit $0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200  
Sunroof     $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0
Aux input     $50$50
S Voice support     $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription     $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Text dictation     $50$50
Voice control for external devices     $0$0
Voice recorder     $0$0
Wireless charging station     $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25     
Boost gauge  $75$75$75  
Chronometer  $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat     $100$100
Massage, passenger seat     $100$100
Metal pedals  $75$75$75  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0  
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,925$7,450$8,450$7,250$7,950$6,675$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,525$1,325$2,025$750$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,413-2,351-1,233-1,885-704-235

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

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,418 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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 C300

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested541584%
Total Not Requested105016%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested541584%
Total Not Requested105016%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested476582%
Total Not Requested105018%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested401592%
Total Not Requested3508%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested476593%
Total Not Requested3507%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Side collision prevention200No
Total Requested60034%
Total Not Requested115066%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driving Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested120079%
Total Not Requested32521%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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