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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: $79,545

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $410

Lowest Total Invoice: $73,790

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,500 $65,200
Base Invoice $59,100 $60,636
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Executive Package 3,500  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
LED headlights 1,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Sunshade, rear, power 350  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Sunroof 0  
Premium 4 Package   5,700
designo Package   3,100
Parking Assist Package   1,090
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Head-up display (HUD)   990
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Executive Package 3,185  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
LED headlights 1,730  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 670
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Sunshade, rear, power 320  
Semi-automated parking system 455  
Sunroof 0  
Premium 4 Package   5,301
designo Package   2,883
Parking Assist Package   1,014
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Options (change) 15,050 13,830
Options (change) 13,695 12,863
Destination 995 925
Total Price $79,545 $79,955
Total Invoice $73,790 $74,424

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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: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,577
Model Year20162017
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$79,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,545$77,580
Total Invoice$73,790$74,424
Adjustments for Features0-2,211
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$73,790$72,213

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

Model Year20162017
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk closer $350
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
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 
Fragrance atomizer $200
Ionizing air filtration $50
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
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 
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$6,125$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,211

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

Model Year20162017
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.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 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 system200Yes
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 detection50Yes
Total Requested130090%
Total Not Requested15010%
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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights-500Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested141539%
Total Not Requested220061%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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