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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: $53,370

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $14,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,717

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $12,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimC250 SportC350 SportsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,350 $41,400 $52,800 $55,100 $56,600 $68,200
Base Invoice $32,876 $38,502 $48,755 $50,870 $52,250 $62,925
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790        
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970        
Premium 1 Package 2,500          
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290        
Leather Package 1,750 1,750        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,530 1,530        
Special order charge 250 250        
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 1,400 1,400 1,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 550 550 550  
Wood trim 325 0        
Rear spoiler 300          
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090        
Proximity key 650 650        
Driver Assistance Plus     1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
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  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Temporary spare tire     150 150 150 150
Semi-automated parking system     500 500 500 500
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595        
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902        
Premium 1 Package 2,325          
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200        
Leather Package 1,628 1,628        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,423 1,423        
Special order charge 250 250        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 1,275 1,275 1,275  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 500 500 500  
Wood trim 302 0        
Rear spoiler 279          
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014        
Proximity key 605 605        
Driver Assistance Plus     1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730
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  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Temporary spare tire     135 135 135 135
Semi-automated parking system     455 455 455 455
Options (change) 17,115 13,990 13,900 13,900 13,900 8,250
Options (change) 15,936 13,030 12,645 12,645 12,645 7,505
Destination 905 905 925 925 925 925
Total Price $53,370 $56,295 $67,625 $69,925 $71,425 $77,375
Total Invoice $49,717 $52,437 $62,325 $64,440 $65,820 $71,355

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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: $11,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,613
Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimC250 SportC350 SportsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6300hp I6300hp I6255hp I6 D445hp V8
TransmissionT7T7T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12205, 10205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$53,370$56,295$67,625$69,925$71,425$77,375
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,250-5,200-5,200-4,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,370$56,145$64,375$64,725$66,225$72,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,775$0$350$1,850$8,500
Total Invoice$49,717$52,437$62,325$64,440$65,820$71,355
Adjustments for Features0-140-2,995-4,792-4,792-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,717$52,297$59,330$59,648$61,028$67,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,580$0$318$1,698$7,875

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

Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5X5
TrimC250 SportC350 SportsDrive35ixDrive35ixDrive35dxDrive50i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250    
Power door closers  $300$300$300 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500$500$500
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Lane departure collision mitigation  $50$50$50$50
Lane departure prevention$150$150    
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50$50
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Wide-view front camera  $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
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$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
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
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
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Text dictation  $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350 
Headlight washers$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   $150
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,175$7,275$9,225$9,225$8,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,250$5,200$5,200$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-140-2,995-4,792-4,792-4,150

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

Model Year20132014
ModelC-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in115.5 in
Length180.7 in193.2 in
Width69.7 in76.3 in
Height56.3 in69.4 in
Curb Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
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%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested170085%
Total Not Requested30015%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 sDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested30027%
Total Not Requested80073%
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

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested30027%
Total Not Requested80073%
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 xDrive35d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
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, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested30027%
Total Not Requested80073%
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 xDrive50i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure collision mitigation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
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%

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