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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: $63,180 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55 | ||
| Difference: $3,215 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55 | ||
| Difference: $2,422 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,800 | $54,450 |
| Base Invoice | $49,675 | $50,639 |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | 925 |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 690 |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,210 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 775 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,700 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | |
| Satellite radio | 500 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | 860 |
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 642 |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 2,055 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 721 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,455 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | |
| Satellite radio | 465 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | |
| Options (change) | 10,470 | 6,655 |
| Options (change) | 9,525 | 6,189 |
| Destination | 825 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $66,395 | $63,180 |
| Total Invoice | $61,325 | $58,903 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,425 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,692 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 362hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 17/22 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 320, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $66,395 | $63,180 |
| Adjustments for Features | -790 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,605 | $63,180 |
| Total Invoice | $61,325 | $58,903 |
| Adjustments for Features | -730 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $60,595 | $58,903 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C55 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | |
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Aux input | $50 | |
| CD changer, remote | $200 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,640 | $2,850 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $790 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -730 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2006 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 lb. | 3,540 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 925 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 20% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 67% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 33% |
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