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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: $11,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212021200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,600 $56,500 $68,600 $76,200 $47,500 $51,200 $56,200
AMG Line 2,175            
designo Package 3,800 3,100 3,100 500      
Heated front seats 580       500 500 500
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 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 2,100
Technology Package         2,600 2,600 2,600
Sport Package         3,700 3,700 3,700
Premium Package         3,200 3,200 2,200
Upgraded leather upholstery         2,400 2,400 2,400
HD radio         350 350 350
Proximity key         1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration         400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         595 595 595
AMG Line 2,023            
designo Package 3,534 2,883 2,883 465      
Heated front seats 539       455 455 455
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 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 1,910
Technology Package         2,365 2,365 2,365
Sport Package         3,365 3,365 3,365
Premium Package         2,910 2,910 2,000
Upgraded leather upholstery         2,185 2,185 2,185
HD radio         320 320 320
Proximity key         910 910 910
iPod integration         365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription         540 540 540
Options (change) 12,440 8,435 6,885 5,135 18,045 18,045 16,645
Options (change) 11,571 7,846 6,404 4,777 16,335 16,335 15,060
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -1,800 0
Total Price $55,090 $65,985 $76,535 $82,385 $66,370 $68,270 $73,670

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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: $7,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,198
Model Year2021202120212021200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8260hp I6265hp I6 D350hp V8
TransmissionT9T9T9T9T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13205, 10205, 10205, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19255/50-19255/50-19255/50-19
Total Price$55,090$65,985$76,535$82,385$66,370$68,270$73,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-1,400-2,100-3,440-3,440-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,090$63,635$75,135$80,285$62,930$64,830$70,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,545$20,045$25,195$0$1,900$7,400

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

Model Year2021202120212021200920092009
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassX5X5X5
TrimC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SxDrive30ixDrive35dxDrive48i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0 $0$0   
AWD $1700  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
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$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$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net    $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50$50
Cargo cover    $75$75$75
Console with shifter    $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25   
Roof rails    $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper    $175$175$175
Residual heat    $50$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$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$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$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$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$75
Boost gauge $75$75$75   
Chronometer $100$100$100   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$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$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100$100$100
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100      
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
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$9,740$9,740$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$1,400$2,100$3,440$3,440$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-317-136-149-3,164-3,157-3,073

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

Model Year20212009
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 panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 xDrive30i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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 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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested212578%
Total Not Requested61522%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive35d

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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 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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested212578%
Total Not Requested61522%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 xDrive48i

Upgraded leather upholstery
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%
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
Power liftgate300No
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 Requested97561%
Total Not Requested61539%
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
Active stabilizer bars500No
255/50VR19 tires200No
285/45VR19 tires200No
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 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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

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