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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: $57,995

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $8,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192019201920172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,400 $55,250 $67,000 $74,600 $51,200 $56,450
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050          
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200    
designo Package 3,800 3,100 3,100 500    
Heated front seats 580       500 500
Parking Assist Package 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050    
Sunshades, second row 380 380 380 380    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450    
Sunshade, rear, power 440 440 440 440 575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 700 700
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250    
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
Luxury Seating Package         1,600 1,600
Upgraded leather upholstery         1,000 1,000
Lighting Package         1,050  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         1,000  
Upholstered instrument panel         500 500
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837          
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046    
designo Package 3,534 2,883 2,883 465    
Heated front seats 539       455 455
Parking Assist Package 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 1,767 977 977    
Sunshades, second row 354 354 353 353    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419    
Sunshade, rear, power 409 409 409 409 530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 645 645
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093    
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
Luxury Seating Package         1,470 1,470
Upgraded leather upholstery         920 920
Lighting Package         965  
Adaptive dampers - electrical         920  
Upholstered instrument panel         460 460
Options (change) 15,600 13,520 12,670 10,070 14,125 11,725
Options (change) 14,510 12,576 11,785 9,367 12,990 10,785
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $57,995 $69,765 $80,665 $85,665 $66,320 $69,170

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,503
Model Year201920192019201920172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$57,995$69,765$80,665$85,665$66,320$69,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,325-1,575-2,275-1,800-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,995$67,440$79,090$83,390$64,520$67,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,445$21,095$25,395$0$3,350

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

Model Year201920192019201920172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class5-Series5-Series
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300$1300
RWD$0 $0$0$0$0
AWD $1700    
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000$1000
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving    $100$100
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
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  
Evasive maneuver assist    $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side collision intervention    $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
Aux input    $50$50
S Voice support    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$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     
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
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$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,425$6,750$6,000$6,700$6,225$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,325$1,575$2,275$1,800$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452-250-275-1,690-1,221

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

Model Year20192017
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 Weight3,473 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 Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested225096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
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?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
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?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150Yes
Total Requested160094%
Total Not Requested1006%
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 decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested77535%
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 decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested75049%
Total Not Requested77551%
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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