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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: $73,520

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $22,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,581

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $19,864

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassX5
TrimC63 AMGM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,200 $87,250
Base Invoice $54,126 $80,450
Lighting Package 985  
Multimedia Package 3,350  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Wood trim 0 0
Proximity key 1,140 1,000
Rearview camera 460  
Limited-slip rear differential 2,000  
CD changer, remote   600
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
Temporary spare tire   150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,800
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Lighting Package 916  
Multimedia Package 3,115  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Wood trim 0 0
Proximity key 1,060 910
Rearview camera 428  
Limited-slip rear differential 1,860  
CD changer, remote   545
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
Temporary spare tire   135
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,460
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 12,345 7,800
Options (change) 11,480 7,100
Destination 875 895
Gas Tax 2,100 0
Total Price $73,520 $95,945
Total Invoice $68,581 $88,445

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,596
Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassX5
TrimC63 AMGM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8555hp V8
TransmissionT7T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18275/40-20
Total Price$73,520$95,945
Adjustments for Features0-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,520$90,230
Total Invoice$68,581$88,445
Adjustments for Features0-5,268
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,581$83,177

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

Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassX5
TrimC63 AMGM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,325$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,268

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X5 features.

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

Model Year20112012
ModelC-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in115.5 in
Length182.3 in191.2 in
Width69.7 in76.1 in
Height56.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,662 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. BMW X5 specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested129077%
Total Not Requested37523%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Total Requested245094%
Total Not Requested1506%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

CD changer, remote
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1050100%

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