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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: $16,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,734

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $14,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC63 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,990 $58,200 $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200
Base Invoice $31,611 $54,126 $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925
Multimedia Package 2,700 3,350        
Premium 1 Package 1,995          
Lighting Package 985 985        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,500     3,600 3,600 3,600
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550  
Wood trim 325 0        
Heated front seats 750          
Rear spoiler 300          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660        
Rearview camera 460 460 400 400 400  
Proximity key 1,140 1,140        
AMG Leather Package   3,030        
Limited-slip rear differential   2,000        
Multicontour seats     950 950 950  
Adaptive M Suspension     900 900 900 900
M Sport     4,600 4,600 4,600 3,600
Premium Package     2,700 2,700 2,700  
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package 2,511 3,115        
Premium 1 Package 1,855          
Lighting Package 916 916        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,395     3,275 3,275 3,275
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500 500  
Wood trim 302 0        
Heated front seats 698          
Rear spoiler 279          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014          
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614        
Rearview camera 428 428 365 365 365  
Proximity key 1,060 1,060        
AMG Leather Package   2,818        
Limited-slip rear differential   1,860        
Multicontour seats     865 865 865  
Adaptive M Suspension     820 820 820 820
M Sport     4,185 4,185 4,185 3,275
Premium Package     2,455 2,455 2,455  
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135 135
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Options (change) 14,245 12,345 11,450 15,050 15,050 9,450
Options (change) 13,248 11,480 10,415 13,690 13,690 8,595
Destination 875 875 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0 0 0 0
Total Price $49,110 $73,520 $65,175 $71,075 $72,575 $78,575
Total Invoice $45,734 $68,581 $60,095 $65,485 $66,865 $72,445

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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: $9,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,552
Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC63 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine228hp V6451hp V8300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionM6T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8450, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/40-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$49,110$73,520$65,175$71,075$72,575$78,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-6,300-9,250-9,250-8,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,110$71,145$58,875$61,825$63,325$70,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,035$0$2,950$4,450$11,250
Total Invoice$45,734$68,581$60,095$65,485$66,865$72,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-5,809-8,522-8,522-7,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,734$66,366$54,286$56,963$58,343$64,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,632$0$2,677$4,057$10,368

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

Model Year201120112014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimC300 Sport SedanC63 AMGsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
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$250$250 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential $300    
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
Panoramic sunroof$1200 $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof $900    
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    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Traffic information $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
Chronometer $100    
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,525$5,900$9,825$12,775$12,775$11,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$6,300$9,250$9,250$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,215-5,809-8,522-8,522-7,791

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

Model Year20112014
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested84079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested142577%
Total Not Requested42523%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested84050%
Total Not Requested82550%
AMG Leather 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%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35i

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
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 Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
M Sport
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power door closers300No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive50i

Adaptive M Suspension
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
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 controls100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
255/50HR19 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Launch control100No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Rear air springs, auto-leveling350No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested50027%
Total Not Requested135073%

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