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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: $55,090

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $7,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,600 $56,500 $68,600 $76,200 $46,200 $54,800
AMG Line 2,175          
designo Package 3,800 3,100 3,100 500    
Heated front seats 580       500 500
Garmin Map Pilot 625 625 625 625    
Premium 1 Package 1,250          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450 450 450 450    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 1,200 1,200
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850 850   850    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   700        
Active Ventilated Seat Package         2,100 2,100
Technology Package         2,600 2,600
Sport Package         3,700 3,700
Premium Package         2,850 1,850
HD radio         350 350
iPod integration         400 400
Proximity key         1,000 1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595
AMG Line 2,023          
designo Package 3,534 2,883 2,883 465    
Heated front seats 539       455 455
Garmin Map Pilot 581 581 581 581    
Premium 1 Package 1,163          
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419 419 419 419    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 1,010 1,010
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 930    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791 791   791    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   651        
Active Ventilated Seat Package         1,910 1,910
Technology Package         2,365 2,365
Sport Package         3,365 3,365
Premium Package         2,595 1,685
HD radio         320 320
iPod integration         365 365
Proximity key         910 910
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540
Options (change) 12,440 8,435 6,885 5,135 15,295 14,295
Options (change) 11,571 7,846 6,404 4,777 13,835 12,925
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 825 825
Total Price $55,090 $65,985 $76,535 $82,385 $62,320 $69,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,560
Model Year202120212021202120082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8260hp I6350hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$55,090$65,985$76,535$82,385$62,320$69,920
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-1,400-2,100-2,290-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,090$63,635$75,135$80,285$60,030$67,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,545$20,045$25,195$0$7,250

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

Model Year202120212021202120082008
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S3.0si4.8i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down    $50$50
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$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$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper    $175$175
Residual heat    $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500  
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
Raised top speed limiter   $0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration    $100$100
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling     $350
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,300$8,650$7,700$8,400$8,590$8,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$1,400$2,100$2,290$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-317-136-149-2,107-2,430

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

Model Year20212008
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 Weight3,473 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

AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested55088%
Total Not Requested7512%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145083%
Total Not Requested30017%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
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 AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
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 lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested212587%
Total Not Requested31513%

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 lighting150No
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested31524%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested95051%
Total Not Requested90049%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92570%
Total Not Requested40030%
Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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