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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: $49,010

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $8,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,652

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC300C350e3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $46,200 $54,800
Base Invoice $37,433 $44,547 $42,685 $50,595
Leather Seating Package 1,950 1,950    
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Heated front seats 580 580 500 500
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 1,200 1,200
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450    
Power trunk closer 250 250    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850    
Parktronic Package   970    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   310    
Premium Package     2,850 1,850
Technology Package     2,600 2,600
Active Ventilated Seat Package     2,100 2,100
Power liftgate     500 500
iPod integration     400 400
HD radio     350 350
Leather Seating Package 1,814 1,814    
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930    
Rear spoiler 326 326    
Heated front seats 539 539 455 455
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 1,010 1,010
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419    
Power trunk closer 233 233    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791    
Parktronic Package   902    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   288    
Premium Package     2,595 1,685
Technology Package     2,365 2,365
Active Ventilated Seat Package     1,910 1,910
Power liftgate     455 455
iPod integration     365 365
HD radio     320 320
Options (change) 7,765 9,045 10,500 9,500
Options (change) 7,224 8,414 9,475 8,565
Destination 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0
Total Price $49,010 $53,897 $57,525 $65,125
Total Invoice $45,652 $49,913 $52,985 $59,985

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,569
Model Year2018201820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC300C350e3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT9T7T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$49,010$53,897$57,525$65,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-1,915-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,010$51,522$55,610$62,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,512$0$7,250
Total Invoice$45,652$49,913$52,985$59,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,199-1,764-2,086
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,652$47,714$51,221$57,899
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,062$0$6,678

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

Model Year2018201820082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC300C350e3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  
6 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,475$7,850$7,390$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$1,915$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,199-1,764-2,086

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

Model Year20182008
ModelC-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in115.5 in
Length184.5 in191.1 in
Width71.3 in76.1 in
Height56.8 in69.5 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,983 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in60.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.621.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.661.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested202583%
Total Not Requested41517%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

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 mirrors50Yes
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112587%
Total Not Requested16513%
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%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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