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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: $87,665

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,594

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S   
Difference: $3,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,500 $71,900
Base Invoice $59,100 $66,867
Driver Assistance Plus 1,700  
Executive Package 3,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
LED headlights 1,900  
Competition Package 5,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Wood trim 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 350 440
Sunroof 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,650  
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150  
Multimedia Package   2,690
Lighting Package   800
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Blind spot warning system   550
Black exterior trim (optional)   750
Head-up display (HUD)   990
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,450
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Driver Assistance Plus 1,545  
Executive Package 3,185  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
LED headlights 1,730  
Competition Package 5,005  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Wood trim 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 320 409
Sunroof 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,410  
Ceramic brake rotors 7,415  
Multimedia Package   2,502
Lighting Package   744
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Blind spot warning system   512
Black exterior trim (optional)   698
Head-up display (HUD)   921
Ceramic front brake rotors   5,069
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Options (change) 27,200 14,840
Options (change) 24,750 13,802
Destination 995 925
Total Price $91,695 $87,665
Total Invoice $84,845 $81,594

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,349
Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine444hp I6503hp 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)265/30-20245/35-19
Total Price$91,695$87,665
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,720$87,665
Total Invoice$84,845$81,594
Adjustments for Features-9020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,943$81,594

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

Model Year20162015
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG S
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 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Ceramic brake rotors$4000 
Ceramic front brake rotors $2500
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
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 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented) $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Painted brake calipers, alternate color$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
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Crosswind stabilization $50
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Suggestive steering $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,050$10,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9020

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

Model Year20162015
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.3,924 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 cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested75052%
Total Not Requested70048%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Competition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Special exterior trim0No
Sport exhaust0No
285/30YR20 tires200No
Painted brake calipers, alternate color0No
265/30YR20 tires200No
turbocharged
3.0L I6
DOHC-4v
444 hp@7000
406 lb-ft@1850
1000Yes
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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