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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: $60,520

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $7,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $55,800

BMW X5 xDrive30i   
Difference: $7,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelC-ClassX5X5X5
TrimC63 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,300 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
Base Invoice $52,359 $43,880 $47,285 $51,885
Premium II Package 1,100      
Seating Package 2,980      
Multimedia Package 2,980      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720      
Wood trim 0      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 650      
iPod integration 375 400 400  
Multicontour seats   1,200 1,200 1,200
Navigation system   1,900 1,900 1,900
Premium Package   3,200 3,200 2,200
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,400 2,400 2,400
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,850 1,850 2,000
Temporary spare tire   150 150 150
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595 595
Premium II Package 1,023      
Seating Package 2,771      
Multimedia Package 2,771      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669      
Wood trim 0      
Telematics service, such as OnStar 604      
iPod integration 349 365 365  
Multicontour seats   1,090 1,090 1,090
Navigation system   1,730 1,730 1,730
Premium Package   2,910 2,910 2,000
Upgraded leather upholstery   2,185 2,185 2,185
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers   1,685 1,685 1,820
Temporary spare tire   135 135 135
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540 540
Options (change) 8,805 12,195 12,195 10,945
Options (change) 8,187 11,095 11,095 9,955
Destination 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 2,100 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $68,080 $60,520 $62,420 $67,970
Total Invoice $63,521 $55,800 $57,405 $62,665

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X5 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,271
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelC-ClassX5X5X5
TrimC63 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionT7T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$68,080$60,520$62,420$67,970
Adjustments for Features0-3,850-3,850-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,080$56,670$58,570$64,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$7,450
Total Invoice$63,521$55,800$57,405$62,665
Adjustments for Features0-3,550-3,541-3,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,521$52,250$53,864$59,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614$6,865

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

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelC-ClassX5X5X5
TrimC63 AMGxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Media drive$15   
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
SD Card slot$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Chronometer$100   
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Metal pedals$75   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length 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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,615$7,465$7,465$7,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,850$3,850$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,550-3,541-3,550

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

Model Year20092009
ModelC-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in115.5 in
Length182.3 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in76.1 in
Height56.3 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.421.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.461.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%
Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested2600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive30i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested207576%
Total Not Requested66524%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested207576%
Total Not Requested66524%

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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
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 Requested92558%
Total Not Requested66542%

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