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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: $42,390

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $6,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,820

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $6,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim325i330iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $35,800 $39,400 $42,100 $60,250
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $33,294 $36,642 $39,153 $56,033
Sport Package 1,600 1,600        
Premium Package 2,900 2,200        
Steering-linked headlights 800          
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720 720
Satellite radio 595 595        
Proximity key 500 500 650 650 650 650
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 440 440 440  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 970 970 970 970
Lighting Package     1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390
Multimedia Package     2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500    
Wood trim     325 325 0 0
Special order charge     250 250 250  
AMG Leather Package           3,090
Sport Package 1,455 1,455        
Premium Package 2,640 2,000        
Steering-linked headlights 730          
Cold Weather Package 910 910        
Navigation system 1,820 1,820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 669 669 669 669
Satellite radio 540 540        
Proximity key 455 455 605 605 605 605
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 409 409 409  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 902 902 902 902
Lighting Package     1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293
Multimedia Package     2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325    
Wood trim     302 302 0 0
Special order charge     233 233 233  
AMG Leather Package           2,874
Options (change) 10,795 9,295 11,855 11,855 9,030 9,680
Options (change) 9,825 8,455 11,026 11,026 8,399 9,003
Destination 695 695 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $42,390 $46,590 $48,580 $52,180 $52,055 $72,555
Total Invoice $38,820 $42,635 $45,245 $48,593 $48,477 $67,661

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,260
Model Year200620062014201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim325i330iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$42,390$46,590$48,580$52,180$52,055$72,555
Adjustments for Features0-250-2,325-4,175-2,675-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,390$46,340$46,255$48,005$49,380$69,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$0$1,750$3,125$23,500
Total Invoice$38,820$42,635$45,245$48,593$48,477$67,661
Adjustments for Features0-229-2,165-3,888-2,491-2,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,820$42,406$43,080$44,705$45,986$65,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,586$0$1,625$2,906$21,970

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

Model Year200620062014201420142014
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim325i330iC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Climate Control 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Chronometer     $100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Power-folding mirrors$50$50    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75$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$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,215$2,465$4,540$6,390$4,890$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$2,325$4,175$2,675$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-2,165-3,888-2,491-2,611

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

Model Year20062014
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length178.2 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested272596%
Total Not Requested1254%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested182594%
Total Not Requested1256%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%
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 integration100No
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 Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%
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 integration100No
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 Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested61547%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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