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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: $49,110

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $11,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,734

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $9,826

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $39,990 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $31,611 $37,191 $42,685 $50,595
Premium 1 Package 1,995      
Lighting Package 985 985    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,620 1,620    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090    
Rear spoiler 300      
Wood trim 325      
Heated front seats 750 750    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660    
Proximity key 1,140 1,140 1,000 1,000
Rearview camera 460 460    
Cold Weather Package     900 900
Multicontour seats     1,200 1,200
Technology Package     2,600 2,600
Sport Package     3,700 3,700
Premium Package     2,850 1,850
iPod integration     400 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595
Premium 1 Package 1,855      
Lighting Package 916 916    
Multimedia Package 2,511 2,511    
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395      
Leather seating surfaces 1,507 1,507    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014    
Rear spoiler 279      
Wood trim 302      
Heated front seats 698 698    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614    
Proximity key 1,060 1,060 910 910
Rearview camera 428 428    
Cold Weather Package     820 820
Multicontour seats     1,090 1,090
Technology Package     2,365 2,365
Sport Package     3,365 3,365
Premium Package     2,595 1,685
iPod integration     365 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540
Options (change) 14,245 10,125 13,245 12,245
Options (change) 13,248 9,417 12,050 11,140
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $49,110 $50,990 $60,270 $67,870
Total Invoice $45,734 $47,483 $55,560 $62,560

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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: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,502
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6268hp V6260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8100, 8205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/45-17255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$49,110$50,990$60,270$67,870
Adjustments for Features0-550-5,775-6,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,110$50,440$54,495$61,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$0$7,250
Total Invoice$45,734$47,483$55,560$62,560
Adjustments for Features0-512-5,324-5,646
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,734$46,971$50,236$56,914
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,237$0$6,678

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

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport Sedan3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down  $50$50
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Ski sack  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,040$2,590$7,815$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$5,775$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-512-5,324-5,646

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

Model Year20112008
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 C300 Sport Sedan

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested152582%
Total Not Requested32518%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Compass0Yes
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 Requested192579%
Total Not Requested51521%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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 seat150No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90068%
Total Not Requested42532%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested77560%
Total Not Requested51540%

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