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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: $73,705

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $20,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,727

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $17,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassX5
TrimC63 AMGM
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,930 $88,850
Base Invoice $54,805 $81,920
Lighting Package 1,290  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660  
Wood trim 0 0
Proximity key 650 1,000
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Driver Assistance Package   1,900
CD changer, remote   600
Temporary spare tire   150
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Lighting Package 1,200  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614  
Wood trim 0 0
Proximity key 605 910
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Driver Assistance Package   1,730
CD changer, remote   545
Temporary spare tire   135
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 12,200 4,000
Options (change) 11,347 3,640
Destination 875 925
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $73,705 $93,775
Total Invoice $68,727 $86,485

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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: $14,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,948
Model Year20122013
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$73,705$93,775
Adjustments for Features0-5,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,705$88,560
Total Invoice$68,727$86,485
Adjustments for Features0-4,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,727$81,675

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

Model Year20122013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,075$9,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,810

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

Model Year20122013
ModelC-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in115.5 in
Length180.7 in191.2 in
Width69.7 in76.1 in
Height56.3 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,924 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 Room55.0 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

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested114098%
Total Not Requested252%

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 headlights200Yes
Around view cameras500No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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