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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: $42,015

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $9,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019201920192019
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim325i330iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $41,400 $55,250 $67,000 $74,600
Premium Package 2,900 2,200        
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575 440 440 440 440
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Sport Package 1,600 1,600        
Steering-linked headlights 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 720 720 720 720
Folding second row seats 475 475        
Heated front seats 500 500 580      
Satellite radio 595 595        
Proximity key 500 500        
Sport Package (AWD)   900        
Garmin Map Pilot     625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package     1,250      
Leather Seating Package     1,950      
AMG Line     2,175      
Sunshades, second row     380 380 380 380
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     850 850   850
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
AMG Leather Package         2,590  
Premium Package 2,640 2,000        
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525 409 409 409 409
Navigation system 1,820 1,820        
Sport Package 1,455 1,455        
Steering-linked headlights 730          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 670 670 670 670
Folding second row seats 430 430        
Heated front seats 455 455 539      
Satellite radio 540 540        
Proximity key 455 455        
Sport Package (AWD)   820        
Garmin Map Pilot     581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package     1,163      
Leather Seating Package     1,814      
AMG Line     2,023      
Sunshades, second row     354 354 353 353
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only     791 791   791
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
AMG Leather Package         2,409  
Options (change) 10,420 9,820 8,970 4,635 4,755 3,015
Options (change) 9,480 8,930 8,344 4,312 4,422 2,804
Destination 695 695 995 995 995 995
Total Price $42,015 $47,115 $51,365 $60,880 $72,750 $78,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 325i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,999
Model Year200620062019201920192019
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim325i330iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6255hp I4385hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$42,015$47,115$51,365$60,880$72,750$78,610
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,085-6,535-5,985-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,015$46,865$47,280$54,345$66,765$71,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$0$7,065$19,485$24,645

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

Model Year200620062019201920192019
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim325i330iC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app  $75$75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo mat$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
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    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler  $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225$225
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75$75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
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    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Crosswind stabilization  $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Suggestive steering  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,640$2,890$6,725$9,175$8,625$9,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,085$6,535$5,985$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-743-570-446-323

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

Model Year20062019
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.8 in
Length178.2 in184.5 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height55.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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
Total Requested277597%
Total Not Requested753%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 Requested187596%
Total Not Requested754%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45043%
Total Not Requested60057%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
AMG Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
245/40HR18 tires200No
225/45HR18 tires200No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested35034%
Total Not Requested67566%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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

LED headlights, single projector or low beam only
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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