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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: $40,560 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $2,315 | |||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,777 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| Difference: $1,828 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $33,600 | $40,300 | $43,900 | $54,850 | $29,650 | $38,000 | $38,600 |
| Base Invoice | $31,090 | $37,255 | $40,570 | $50,640 | $27,575 | $35,340 | $35,898 |
| Premium Package | 3,350 | 2,650 | 2,650 | 2,000 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,150 | 1,000 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 800 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | 575 | 575 | |||
| Navigation system | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 475 | 475 | 475 | 690 | 690 | 690 |
| Sport Package | 1,350 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 1,050 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Power driver seat | 600 | ||||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 290 | 290 | 290 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 680 | 680 | 680 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||
| Premium Package | 3,050 | 2,410 | 2,410 | 1,820 | |||
| Cold Weather Package | 1,045 | 1,045 | 1,045 | 910 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | 730 | ||||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | 525 | 525 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | 1,910 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 | 642 | 642 | 642 |
| Sport Package | 1,230 | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | 0 | ||||||
| Sunroof | 955 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | ||||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | ||||
| Folding second row seats | 270 | 270 | 270 | ||||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||||
| Heated front seats | 633 | 633 | 633 | ||||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | ||||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||||
| Options (change) | 8,450 | 8,300 | 6,950 | 7,200 | 10,135 | 9,535 | 9,535 |
| Options (change) | 7,690 | 7,550 | 6,320 | 6,550 | 9,427 | 8,869 | 8,869 |
| Destination | 825 | 825 | 825 | 825 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | -900 | 1,300 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $42,875 | $49,425 | $50,775 | $64,175 | $40,560 | $48,310 | $48,910 |
| Total Invoice | $39,605 | $45,630 | $46,815 | $59,315 | $37,777 | $44,984 | $45,542 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $623 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 230hp I6 | 300hp I6 | 265hp I6 D | 414hp V8 | 201hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | T6 | M6 | M6 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 10 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/40-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $42,875 | $49,425 | $50,775 | $64,175 | $40,560 | $48,310 | $48,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,305 | -1,605 | -2,255 | -1,955 | 0 | -300 | -1,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $41,570 | $47,820 | $48,520 | $62,220 | $40,560 | $48,010 | $47,385 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,250 | $6,950 | $20,650 | $0 | $7,450 | $6,825 |
| Total Invoice | $39,605 | $45,630 | $46,815 | $59,315 | $37,777 | $44,984 | $45,542 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,205 | -1,482 | -2,079 | -1,807 | 0 | -279 | -1,420 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $38,400 | $44,148 | $44,736 | $57,508 | $37,777 | $44,705 | $44,122 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $5,748 | $6,336 | $19,108 | $0 | $6,928 | $6,345 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2009 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | 335d | M3 | C230 Sport Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |||
| Ski sack | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Drivetrain | |||||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | ||||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||||||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | |||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $2,480 | $2,780 | $3,430 | $3,130 | $1,175 | $1,475 | $2,700 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,305 | $1,605 | $2,255 | $1,955 | $0 | $300 | $1,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,205 | -1,482 | -2,079 | -1,807 | 0 | -279 | -1,420 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2007 |
| 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 | 3,341 lb. | 3,406 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 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 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 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2325 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 18% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 22% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 225/45HR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 100 | 13% |
| Total Not Requested | 700 | 87% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 1525 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 425 | 22% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
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 |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 20% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 550 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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