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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: $55,795

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $13,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,962

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $11,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
designo Package 3,800 3,100 3,100 500      
Heated front seats 580       500 500 500
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050            
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200      
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450      
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 1,300 1,300  
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 550 550  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850      
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250 1,350 1,350 3,500
Technology Package         1,850 1,850  
Premium Package         2,250 1,000  
Luxury Seating Package         2,400 2,400 2,400
M Sport Package         4,800 4,800  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,400 2,400 2,400
App support         250 250 250
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         500 500 500
Proximity key         1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats         475 475 475
Semi-automated parking system         500 500 500
Around view cameras         800 800  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         350 350 350
Sport Package             2,600
designo Package 3,534 2,883 2,883 465      
Heated front seats 539       455 455 455
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014      
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837            
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046      
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353      
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419      
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 1,185 1,185  
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 500 500  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791      
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093 1,230 1,230 3,185
Technology Package         1,685 1,685  
Premium Package         2,050 910  
Luxury Seating Package         2,185 2,185 2,185
M Sport Package         4,370 4,370  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed         2,185 2,185 2,185
App support         230 230 230
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls         475 475 475
Proximity key         910 910 910
Folding second row seats         430 430 430
Semi-automated parking system         455 455 455
Around view cameras         730 730  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         320 320 320
Sport Package             2,365
Options (change) 14,550 12,470 11,620 9,870 21,275 20,025 14,475
Options (change) 13,534 11,600 10,808 9,181 19,395 18,255 13,195
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895 895
Total Price $55,795 $66,865 $78,715 $84,565 $69,070 $73,420 $77,370
Total Invoice $51,962 $62,257 $73,276 $78,717 $63,620 $67,630 $71,310

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,267
Model Year2018201820182018201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T7T7T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$55,795$66,865$78,715$84,565$69,070$73,420$77,370
Adjustments for Features-950-3,275-2,425-3,125-300-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,845$63,590$76,290$81,440$68,770$73,120$77,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,745$21,445$26,595$0$4,350$8,600
Total Invoice$51,962$62,257$73,276$78,717$63,620$67,630$71,310
Adjustments for Features-885-3,049-2,257-2,909-276-2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,077$59,208$71,019$75,808$63,344$67,354$71,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,131$19,942$24,731$0$4,010$7,966

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

Model Year2018201820182018201220122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series5-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0$0
AWD $1700     
Accessories 
Power trunk closer    $350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25   
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200   
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400   
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300   
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Wide-view front camera    $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50$50$50
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125$125$125
Residual heat    $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500   
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250   
Raised top speed limiter   $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking    $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler  $200$200   
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Voice control for external devices    $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75   
Chronometer $100$100$100   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Metal pedals $75$75$75   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0   
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,550$8,875$8,025$8,725$5,900$5,900$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$3,275$2,425$3,125$300$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-885-3,049-2,257-2,909-276-2760

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

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,418 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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 C300

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45WR18 tires200No
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
275/40WR18 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Around view cameras
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Total Requested50059%
Total Not Requested35041%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Special interior trim0No
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested70042%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%
Luxury Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested65058%
Total Not Requested47542%

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