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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,280

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $12,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,307

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $11,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC553.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $45,900 $54,500
Base Invoice $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $42,230 $50,140
Power driver seat 600          
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Folding second row seats 290 290 290      
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690    
Heated front seats 680 680 680      
Satellite radio 500 500 500 500 595 595
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820 820     750
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,900 1,900
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765    
CD changer, remote 420 420 420 430    
Wood trim       775    
Cold Weather Package         900 900
Premium Package         4,050  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers         1,800 1,800
Panoramic sunroof           1,350
Power driver seat 558          
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Folding second row seats 270 270 270      
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642    
Heated front seats 633 633 633      
Satellite radio 465 465 465 465 540 540
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763 763     685
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,730 1,730
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711    
CD changer, remote 391 391 391 400    
Wood trim       721    
Cold Weather Package         820 820
Premium Package         3,685  
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers         1,640 1,640
Panoramic sunroof           1,230
Options (change) 9,555 8,955 8,955 6,160 9,245 7,295
Options (change) 8,888 8,330 8,330 5,729 8,415 6,645
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $43,280 $47,280 $47,880 $62,685 $55,920 $62,570
Total Invoice $40,307 $44,027 $44,585 $58,443 $51,420 $57,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,995
Model Year200620062006200620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC553.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT7M6T7T5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$43,280$47,280$47,880$62,685$55,920$62,570
Adjustments for Features-9250-1,225-1,500-5,415-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,355$47,280$46,655$61,185$50,505$57,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,925$4,300$18,830$0$7,215
Total Invoice$40,307$44,027$44,585$58,443$51,420$57,560
Adjustments for Features-8610-1,141-1,398-4,979-4,462
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,446$44,027$43,444$57,045$46,441$53,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,581$3,998$17,599$0$6,657

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X5

Model Year200620062006200620072007
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC553.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200   
6-speed manual $150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50$50
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225   
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75
Tires, run-flat    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Roof rails    $250$250
Ski sack    $50$50
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat    $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150 
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding mirrors    $50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,475$2,550$3,775$4,050$7,965$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0$1,225$1,500$5,415$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-8610-1,141-1,398-4,979-4,462

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X5

Model Year20062007
ModelC-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in115.5 in
Length178.4 in191.1 in
Width68.0 in76.1 in
Height55.6 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,406 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.221.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.275.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested182546%
Total Not Requested211554%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%

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