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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: $53,060

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,412

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $1,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $35,800 $42,100
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $33,294 $39,153
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950 2,950 2,950
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 575 575 440 440
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250 250    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Semi-automated parking system 500 500 500 500    
Lighting Package         1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package         2,860 2,860
Dynamic Handling Package         1,530 1,530
Special order charge         250 250
Leather Package         1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package         2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear         970 970
Proximity key         650 650
Wood trim         325 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910    
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545    
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730 1,730 1,730 1,730    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955    
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865 2,744 2,744
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 525 525 409 409
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230 230    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Semi-automated parking system 455 455 455 455    
Lighting Package         1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package         2,660 2,660
Dynamic Handling Package         1,423 1,423
Special order charge         233 233
Leather Package         1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package         2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear         902 902
Proximity key         605 605
Wood trim         302 0
Options (change) 16,575 16,575 13,975 13,975 16,335 13,510
Options (change) 15,105 15,105 12,735 12,735 15,193 12,566
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $54,800 $56,100 $58,300 $64,800 $53,060 $56,535
Total Invoice $50,525 $51,720 $53,770 $59,750 $49,412 $52,644

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,809
Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H201hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$54,800$56,100$58,300$64,800$53,060$56,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-300-1,475-900-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,800$54,650$58,000$63,325$52,160$55,285
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$0$3,125
Total Invoice$50,525$51,720$53,770$59,750$49,412$52,644
Adjustments for Features0-1,337-277-1,360-838-1,164
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,525$50,383$53,493$58,390$48,574$51,480
Cost Above Minimum$142$0$3,110$8,007$0$2,906

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

Model Year201420142014201420142014
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3C250 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Parking guidance system - passive    $250$250
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention    $150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention    $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225$225
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Fog light, rear    $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,525$4,375$5,550$4,975$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$300$1,475$900$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,337-277-1,360-838-1,164

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

Model Year20142014
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in108.7 in
Length182.5 in180.7 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested235087%
Total Not Requested35013%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested89078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - passive250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested85094%
Total Not Requested506%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested109083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
225/40ZR18 tires200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
255/35ZR18 tires200No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested70058%
Total Not Requested50042%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested150075%
Total Not Requested50025%

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