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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: $73,350

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $24,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,285

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $22,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimAMG C63M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,100 $85,500
Base Invoice $61,473 $78,840
Garmin Map Pilot 625  
designo Package 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 1,200
Sunshade, rear, power 440 575
Sunshades, second row 380  
HD radio   350
Rear side airbags   385
iPod integration   400
Folding second row seats   475
Proximity key   1,000
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Garmin Map Pilot 581  
designo Package 2,883  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 1,010
Sunshade, rear, power 409 525
Sunshades, second row 353  
HD radio   315
Rear side airbags   350
iPod integration   365
Folding second row seats   430
Proximity key   910
Wood trim   0
Rear spoiler   0
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 6,255 8,480
Options (change) 5,817 7,630
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax 0 3,000
Total Price $73,350 $97,805
Total Invoice $68,285 $90,295

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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: $24,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,499
Model Year20182009
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimAMG C63M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG11/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/40-19
Total Price$73,350$97,805
Adjustments for Features-5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,825$97,805
Total Invoice$68,285$90,295
Adjustments for Features-4890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,796$90,295

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

Model Year20182009
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
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
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,525$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4890

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series features.

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

Model Year20182009
ModelC-Class5-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in113.7 in
Length184.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in72.7 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW 5-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Synthetic suede headliner650No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1650100%

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