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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: $48,720

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $4,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,372

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $4,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201220122012
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i335iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,000 $49,200 $34,800 $38,020 $40,575
Base Invoice $40,240 $45,945 $32,364 $35,359 $37,735
Driver Assistance Package 950 950      
Premium Package 950        
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Navigation system 1,950 1,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 720 720 720
Heated front seats 500 500      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Dynamic Handling Package 1,000 1,000      
Semi-automated parking system 500 500      
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear     970 970 970
Rear spoiler     300 300  
Proximity key     650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar     660 660 660
Wood trim     325 325 0
Panoramic sunroof     1,090 1,090 1,090
Driver Assistance Package 865 865      
Premium Package 865        
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Navigation system 1,775 1,775      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 669 669 669
Heated front seats 455 455      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230      
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Dynamic Handling Package 910 910      
Semi-automated parking system 455 455      
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325  
Obstacle detection, rear     902 902 902
Rear spoiler     279 279  
Proximity key     605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar     614 614 614
Wood trim     302 302 0
Panoramic sunroof     1,014 1,014 1,014
Options (change) 9,000 7,150 13,045 13,045 9,920
Options (change) 8,195 6,510 12,133 12,133 9,227
Destination 995 995 875 875 875
Total Price $52,995 $57,345 $48,720 $51,940 $51,370
Total Invoice $49,430 $53,450 $45,372 $48,367 $47,837

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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 C250 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $397
Model Year20162016201220122012
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i335iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6201hp I4228hp V6302hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$52,995$57,345$48,720$51,940$51,370
Adjustments for Features-3,925-4,1750-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,070$53,170$48,720$50,240$51,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,100$0$1,520$2,650
Total Invoice$49,430$53,450$45,372$48,367$47,837
Adjustments for Features-3,661-3,8910-1,5830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,769$49,559$45,372$46,784$47,837
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,790$0$1,412$2,465

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

Model Year20162016201220122012
Model3-Series Gran Turismo3-Series Gran TurismoC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i335iC250 SportC300 SportC350 Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100   
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app$25$25   
Semi-automated parking system$500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
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   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $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 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0   
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0   
App support$0$0   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,050$8,300$4,125$5,825$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$4,175$0$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,661-3,8910-1,5830

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

Model Year20162012
Model3-Series Gran TurismoC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in108.7 in
Length190.0 in180.7 in
Width72.0 in69.7 in
Height59.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,916 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
18.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 328i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo 335i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested71564%
Total Not Requested40036%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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 sound250Yes
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
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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 sound250Yes
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
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested135073%
Total Not Requested50027%

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?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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%

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