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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: $68,650

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43   
Difference: $28,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212011
ModelC-ClassX5
TrimAMG C43M
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $56,500 $85,700
Parking Assist Package 1,090  
Multimedia Package 2,200  
designo Package 3,100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 450  
Head-up display (HUD) 990  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,900
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,800
Driver Assistance Package   2,200
Wood trim   0
App support   250
Premium Sound Package   1,400
Proximity key   1,000
Parking Assist Package 1,014  
Multimedia Package 2,046  
designo Package 2,883  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 419  
Head-up display (HUD) 921  
Panoramic sunroof 930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791  
Active Ventilated Seat Package   1,730
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,460
Driver Assistance Package   2,000
Wood trim   0
App support   230
Premium Sound Package   1,275
Proximity key   910
Options (change) 11,100 10,550
Options (change) 10,325 9,605
Destination 1,050 875
Total Price $68,650 $97,125

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76,523
Model Year20212011
ModelC-ClassX5
TrimAMG C43M
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine385hp V6555hp V8
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5825, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18275/40-20
Total Price$68,650$97,125
Adjustments for Features0-1,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,650$95,360

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

Model Year20212011
ModelC-ClassX5
TrimAMG C43M
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars $500
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$8,125$9,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,627

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

Model Year20212011
ModelC-ClassX5
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in115.5 in
Length184.5 in191.2 in
Width71.3 in76.1 in
Height56.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,825 lb.5,368 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.5 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 AMG C43

Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 M

Active Ventilated Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Around view cameras500Yes
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Voice control for external devices0No
Unbranded, 825W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested10014%
Total Not Requested60086%

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