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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $78,290

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $1,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $72,875

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,500 $65,250
Base Invoice $59,100 $60,683
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Executive Package 3,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
LED headlights 1,900  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Wood trim 0 325
Sunshade, rear, power 350 440
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Sunroof 0  
designo Package   3,090
Multimedia Package   2,230
Lighting Package   800
Parking Assist Package   1,290
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Head-up display (HUD)   990
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Executive Package 3,185  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
LED headlights 1,730  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Wood trim 0 302
Sunshade, rear, power 320 409
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Sunroof 0  
designo Package   2,874
Multimedia Package   2,074
Lighting Package   744
Parking Assist Package   1,200
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Options (change) 15,050 12,115
Options (change) 13,695 11,267
Destination 995 925
Total Price $79,545 $78,290
Total Invoice $73,790 $72,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $915
Model Year20162016
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6469hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$79,545$78,290
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,545$78,290
Total Invoice$73,790$72,875
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,790$72,875

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20162016
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Crosswind stabilization $50
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Suggestive steering $0
Total Value of Features$6,300$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments00

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20162016
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in111.8 in
Length182.5 in184.5 in
Width71.3 in71.3 in
Height56.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,595 lb.3,829 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Wood trim
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Analog clock25No
Total Requested30092%
Total Not Requested258%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested940100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Total Requested-100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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