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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: $48,640

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $13,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,300

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $11,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $32,876 $36,224 $38,502 $42,685 $50,595
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Rear spoiler 300 300      
Wood trim 325 325 0    
Proximity key 650 650 650 1,000 1,000
Multicontour seats       1,200 1,200
Technology Package       2,600 2,600
Sport Package       3,700 3,700
Premium Package       2,850 1,850
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,850 1,850
HD radio       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Rear spoiler 279 279      
Wood trim 302 302 0    
Proximity key 605 605 605 910 910
Multicontour seats       1,090 1,090
Technology Package       2,365 2,365
Sport Package       3,365 3,365
Premium Package       2,595 1,685
Unbranded 600W 16 speakers       1,685 1,685
HD radio       320 320
iPod integration       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Options (change) 12,385 12,385 9,260 15,045 14,045
Options (change) 11,519 11,519 8,613 13,690 12,780
Destination 905 905 905 825 825
Total Price $48,640 $52,240 $51,565 $62,070 $69,670
Total Invoice $45,300 $48,648 $48,020 $57,200 $64,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,283
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$48,640$52,240$51,565$62,070$69,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-150-3,925-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,640$50,390$51,415$58,145$65,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,775$0$7,250
Total Invoice$45,300$48,648$48,020$57,200$64,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,723-140-3,617-3,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,300$46,925$47,880$53,583$60,261
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$2,580$0$6,678

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

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down   $50$50
Remote app$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
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
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175$175
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
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$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Total Value of Features$3,415$5,265$3,565$7,340$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$150$3,925$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-140-3,617-3,939

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

Model Year20132008
ModelC-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in115.5 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in76.1 in
Height56.3 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested110084%
Total Not Requested21516%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
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 Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%
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
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 Requested207585%
Total Not Requested36515%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
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 Requested35019%
Total Not Requested150081%
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
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 Requested92572%
Total Not Requested36528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%

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