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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: $42,410

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $20,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $18,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200
Base Invoice $29,388 $34,317 $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950        
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350        
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550 550 550  
iPod integration 375 375        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650 650        
Premium Package     2,700 2,700 2,700  
Adaptive M Suspension     900 900 900 900
M Sport     4,600 4,600 4,600 3,600
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744        
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256        
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 500 500 500  
iPod integration 349 349        
Panoramic sunroof 930 930        
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604 604        
Premium Package     2,455 2,455 2,455  
Adaptive M Suspension     820 820 820 820
M Sport     4,185 4,185 4,185 3,275
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135 135
Options (change) 9,985 8,585 8,900 8,900 8,900 4,650
Options (change) 9,287 7,985 8,095 8,095 8,095 4,230
Destination 825 825 925 925 925 925
Total Price $42,410 $46,310 $62,625 $64,925 $66,425 $73,775
Total Invoice $39,500 $43,127 $57,775 $59,890 $61,270 $68,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,578
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$42,410$46,310$62,625$64,925$66,425$73,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-6,175-8,125-8,125-7,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,410$44,860$56,450$56,800$58,300$65,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0$350$1,850$9,350
Total Invoice$39,500$43,127$57,775$59,890$61,270$68,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-5,697-7,495-7,494-7,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,500$41,777$52,078$52,395$53,776$60,721
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,277$0$317$1,698$8,643

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

Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedansDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100    
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,250$3,700$8,425$10,375$10,375$10,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$6,175$8,125$8,125$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350-5,697-7,495-7,494-7,359

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

Model Year20082014
ModelC-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in115.5 in
Length182.3 in193.2 in
Width69.7 in76.3 in
Height56.3 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,681 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in60.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft322.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.466.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%

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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested85077%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested85077%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested85077%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested25023%
Total Not Requested85077%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

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