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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,295 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||||
| Difference: $6,120 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $41,610 BMW 3-Series 328i | ||||||
| Difference: $6,270 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $32,400 | $38,900 | $38,400 | $48,590 | $63,900 | $71,900 |
| Base Invoice | $29,810 | $35,790 | $35,712 | $45,189 | $59,427 | $66,867 |
| Premium Package | 3,250 | 2,550 | 2,700 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 440 | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,600 | 1,600 | 2,500 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 |
| HD radio | 500 | 500 | ||||
| iPod integration | 400 | 400 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 595 | 595 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 350 | 970 | 970 | 970 | 970 |
| Proximity key | 500 | 500 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | |||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | ||
| Interior Package | 2,300 | 2,300 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | 380 | 380 | 380 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | 1,480 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Premium Package | 2,960 | 2,320 | 2,511 | |||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 409 | 409 | 409 | 409 |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | ||||
| Sport Package | 1,455 | 1,455 | 2,325 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 |
| HD radio | 450 | 450 | ||||
| iPod integration | 365 | 365 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | ||||
| Satellite radio | 540 | 540 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 320 | 902 | 902 | 902 | 902 |
| Proximity key | 455 | 455 | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 90 | |||||
| Becker Map Pilot | 558 | 558 | 558 | 558 | ||
| Interior Package | 2,139 | 2,139 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | 354 | 354 | 353 | 353 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | 1,376 | ||
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 12,120 | 10,720 | 12,090 | 6,890 | 7,180 | 4,590 |
| Options (change) | 11,025 | 9,745 | 11,243 | 6,407 | 6,676 | 4,267 |
| Destination | 775 | 775 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Total Price | $45,295 | $50,395 | $51,415 | $56,405 | $72,005 | $77,415 |
| Total Invoice | $41,610 | $46,310 | $47,880 | $52,521 | $67,028 | $72,059 |
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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: $1,110 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,604 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 241hp I4 | 329hp V6 | 469hp V8 | 503hp V8 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 245/40-18 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $45,295 | $50,395 | $51,415 | $56,405 | $72,005 | $77,415 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -350 | -5,010 | -6,710 | -5,560 | -6,710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,295 | $50,045 | $46,405 | $49,695 | $66,445 | $70,705 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,750 | $0 | $3,290 | $20,040 | $24,300 |
| Total Invoice | $41,610 | $46,310 | $47,880 | $52,521 | $67,028 | $72,059 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -322 | -4,666 | -6,248 | -5,176 | -6,246 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $41,610 | $45,988 | $43,214 | $46,273 | $61,852 | $65,813 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,378 | $0 | $3,059 | $18,638 | $22,599 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | C300 | C400 | C63 AMG | C63 AMG S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr 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 | ||||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | ||||
| 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 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Boost gauge | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $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 inserts in seating surfaces | $450 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $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 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,690 | $4,040 | $8,700 | $10,400 | $9,250 | $10,400 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $350 | $5,010 | $6,710 | $5,560 | $6,710 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -322 | -4,666 | -6,248 | -5,176 | -6,246 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2007 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 111.8 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 71.3 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,341 lb. | 3,418 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2775 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 3% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/45VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/40VR17 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 57% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1875 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 4% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| 225/40WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 255/35WR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Alloy wheels, optional design | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 450 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| LED tail lights | 0 | No |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | 750 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 1100 | 55% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| 245/40HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| 225/45HR18 tires | 200 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel | 300 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 45% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 55% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C400
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Parking guidance system - active | 500 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Total Not Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Interior Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | 100 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | 150 | No |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 850 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Wood trim | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Analog clock | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 8% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 900 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG S
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Becker Map Pilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 725 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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