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

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

Lowest Total Price: $42,860

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $6,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,916

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan   
Difference: $5,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006200620062006
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i335iC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,850 $47,250 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $39,180 $44,150 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Steering-linked headlights 900          
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Premium Package 2,200 2,200        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 690 690 690 690
Heated front seats 500 500 680 680 680  
Power driver seat     600      
Sunroof Package     1,790 1,790 1,790  
Folding second row seats     290 290 290  
Satellite radio     500 500 500 500
Bluetooth cell phone link     765 765 765 765
Xenon HID headlights     790 790 790 790
Telematics service, such as OnStar     820 820 820  
Wood trim           775
Steering-linked headlights 820          
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Premium Package 2,000 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 642 642 642 642
Heated front seats 455 455 633 633 633  
Power driver seat     558      
Sunroof Package     1,665 1,665 1,665  
Folding second row seats     270 270 270  
Satellite radio     465 465 465 465
Bluetooth cell phone link     711 711 711 711
Xenon HID headlights     735 735 735 735
Telematics service, such as OnStar     763 763 763  
Wood trim           721
Options (change) 6,300 5,400 9,135 8,535 8,535 5,730
Options (change) 5,730 4,910 8,497 7,939 7,939 5,329
Destination 995 995 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $49,145 $53,645 $42,860 $46,860 $47,460 $62,255
Total Invoice $45,905 $50,055 $39,916 $43,636 $44,194 $58,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,021
Model Year201520152006200620062006
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i335iC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$49,145$53,645$42,860$46,860$47,460$62,255
Adjustments for Features-6,240-6,240-9250-1,225-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,905$47,405$41,935$46,860$46,235$60,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0$4,925$4,300$18,820
Total Invoice$45,905$50,055$39,916$43,636$44,194$58,043
Adjustments for Features-5,829-5,822-8610-1,141-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,076$44,233$39,055$43,636$43,053$56,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,157$0$4,581$3,998$17,589

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

Model Year201520152006200620062006
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i335iC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
6-speed manual   $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
AWD$1700$1700    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Power liftgate$350$350    
Proximity key$250$250    
Remote app$25$25    
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
Rear side airbags     $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75    
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50    
Cargo cover$75$75    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150    
Residual heat$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
Regenerative braking$0$0    
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25 $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400    
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
HD radio$50$50    
In-vehicle Internet$150$150    
Media drive$15$15    
S Voice support$0$0    
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0    
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300 $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$9,090$9,090$3,775$2,850$4,075$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,240$6,240$925$0$1,225$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,829-5,822-8610-1,141-1,399

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

Model Year20152006
Model3-Series Gran TurismoC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in106.9 in
Length190.0 in178.4 in
Width72.0 in68.0 in
Height59.4 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,916 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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