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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: $24,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,410

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $23,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-Class
Trim328i335iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,400 $38,900 $56,300
Base Invoice $29,810 $35,790 $52,359
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) 475 475 720
iPod integration 400 400 375
Satellite radio 595 595  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 575  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100  
Seating Package     2,980
Multimedia Package     2,980
Premium II Package     1,100
Telematics service, such as OnStar     650
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) 430 430 669
iPod integration 365 365 349
Satellite radio 540 540  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 525  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90  
Seating Package     2,771
Multimedia Package     2,771
Premium II Package     1,023
Telematics service, such as OnStar     604
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 10,795 9,395 8,805
Options (change) 9,825 8,545 8,187
Destination 775 775 875
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $43,970 $49,070 $68,080
Total Invoice $40,410 $45,110 $63,521

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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: $21,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,778
Model Year200720072009
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-Class
Trim328i335iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6451hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$43,970$49,070$68,080
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,970$48,720$65,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,750$0
Total Invoice$40,410$45,110$63,521
Adjustments for Features0-322-2,333
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,410$44,788$61,188
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,378$0

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

Model Year200720072009
Model3-Series3-SeriesC-Class
Trim328i335iC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Surround sound $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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,565$1,915$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-322-2,333

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

Model Year20072009
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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-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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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-through100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested97587%
Total Not Requested15013%

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