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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: $69,170 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $4,775 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $63,850 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $5,102 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $53,800 | $59,800 |
| Base Invoice | $49,675 | $55,614 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,700 | |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 720 |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 970 |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 3,090 | |
| Proximity key | 650 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 2,030 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,455 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 669 |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 902 |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,874 | |
| Proximity key | 605 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 1,888 | |
| Options (change) | 13,245 | 11,540 |
| Options (change) | 12,050 | 10,733 |
| Destination | 825 | 905 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 1,700 |
| Total Price | $69,170 | $73,945 |
| Total Invoice | $63,850 | $68,952 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,675 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,076 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 13/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $69,170 | $73,945 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,100 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,170 | $72,845 |
| Total Invoice | $63,850 | $68,952 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,026 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $63,850 | $67,926 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |
| 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 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | |
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,890 | $4,990 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,100 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,026 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 180.7 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 lb. | 3,924 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.4 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 | Yes |
| 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% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 42% |
| 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 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 31% |
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 |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 38% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 62% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 53% |
| Total Not Requested | 615 | 47% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 15% |
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