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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: $43,970

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,410

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i335iC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $36,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $34,317 $50,034
Sport Package 1,600 1,600    
Premium Package 3,250 2,550    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
Cold Weather Package 1,000 1,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710
iPod integration 400 400 375 375
Satellite radio 595 595    
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100    
Multimedia Package     2,950 2,950
Premium II Package     1,350 1,080
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650 650
Leather seating surfaces     1,550  
Wood trim       0
Sport Package 1,455 1,455    
Premium Package 2,960 2,320    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
Cold Weather Package 910 910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 660 660
iPod integration 365 365 349 349
Satellite radio 540 540    
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90    
Multimedia Package     2,744 2,744
Premium II Package     1,256 1,004
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604 604
Leather seating surfaces     1,442  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 10,795 9,395 7,585 5,765
Options (change) 9,825 8,545 7,055 5,361
Destination 775 775 825 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $43,970 $49,070 $45,310 $62,140
Total Invoice $40,410 $45,110 $42,197 $57,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,298
Model Year2007200720082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i335iC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6268hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$43,970$49,070$45,310$62,140
Adjustments for Features0-350-525-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,970$48,720$44,785$61,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0$16,430
Total Invoice$40,410$45,110$42,197$57,970
Adjustments for Features0-322-489-863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,410$44,788$41,708$57,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,378$0$15,399

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

Model Year2007200720082008
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-ClassC-Class
Trim328i335iC350 Sport SedanC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,940$2,290$2,465$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$525$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-489-863

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

Model Year20072008
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length178.2 in182.3 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,528 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 in55.1 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 328i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45VR17 tires200No
255/40VR17 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested227580%
Total Not Requested57520%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested157581%
Total Not Requested37519%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90078%
Total Not Requested25022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested117589%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%

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