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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: $75,195

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $24,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $70,002

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $21,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimAMG C63M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,100 $90,200
Base Invoice $61,473 $83,165
Parking Assist Package 1,090  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
designo Package 3,100  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
App support   250
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,500
Parking Assist Package 1,014  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
designo Package 2,883  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 1,185
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
App support   230
Wood trim   0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,185
Options (change) 8,100 6,950
Options (change) 7,534 6,330
Destination 995 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $75,195 $99,375
Total Invoice $70,002 $91,720

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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: $24,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,834
Model Year20182013
ModelC-Class5-Series
TrimAMG C63M5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine469hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18265/40-19
Total Price$75,195$99,375
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,070$99,375
Total Invoice$70,002$91,720
Adjustments for Features-1160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,886$91,720

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

Model Year20182013
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 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
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 
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, remote $200
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
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
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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$6,425$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1160

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

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,782 lb.4,387 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 AMG C63

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
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

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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