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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: $47,280

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $10,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,027

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,550 $38,150 $54,450 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $34,922 $35,480 $50,639 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690      
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790      
Folding second row seats 290 290        
Heated front seats 680 680   500 500 500
Telematics service, such as OnStar 820 820        
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 1,900 1,900 1,900
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765      
CD changer, remote 420 420 430      
Satellite radio 500 500 500      
Wood trim     775      
Multicontour seats       1,200 1,200 1,200
Premium Package       3,200 3,200 2,200
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,850 1,850 2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595 595
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642      
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735      
Folding second row seats 270 270        
Heated front seats 633 633   455 455 455
Telematics service, such as OnStar 763 763        
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 1,730 1,730 1,730
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711      
CD changer, remote 391 391 400      
Satellite radio 465 465 465      
Wood trim     721      
Multicontour seats       1,090 1,090 1,090
Premium Package       2,910 2,910 2,000
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,685 1,685 1,820
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540 540
Options (change) 8,955 8,955 6,160 9,245 9,245 8,395
Options (change) 8,330 8,330 5,729 8,410 8,410 7,635
Destination 775 775 775 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $47,280 $47,880 $62,685 $57,570 $59,470 $65,420
Total Invoice $44,027 $44,585 $58,443 $53,115 $54,720 $60,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,960
Model Year200620062006200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6320, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$47,280$47,880$62,685$57,570$59,470$65,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-1,500-6,190-6,190-6,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,280$46,655$61,185$51,380$53,280$59,130
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$14,530$0$1,900$7,750
Total Invoice$44,027$44,585$58,443$53,115$54,720$60,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,141-1,398-5,711-5,696-5,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,027$43,444$57,045$47,404$49,024$54,543
Cost Above Minimum$583$0$13,601$0$1,620$7,139

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

Model Year200620062006200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5
TrimC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55xDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300   
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75$75
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net   $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175$175
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0   
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
iPod integration     $100
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75
Compass   $0$0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50   
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Total Value of Features$1,975$3,200$3,475$8,165$8,165$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$1,500$6,190$6,190$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-1,398-5,711-5,696-5,802

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

Model Year20062009
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
12.261.8 ft3

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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 xDrive30i

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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
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 Requested152556%
Total Not Requested121544%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

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%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
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 Requested152556%
Total Not Requested121544%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested62539%
Total Not Requested96561%

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