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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: $68,500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $63,860

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $54

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $57,350
Base Invoice $50,640 $53,336
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 1,050  
iPod integration 400 375
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Navigation system 2,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 2 Package   1,400
Seating Package   3,030
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Limited-slip rear differential   2,000
Cold Weather Package 910  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 1,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 955  
iPod integration 365 349
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Navigation system 1,910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 2 Package   1,302
Seating Package   2,818
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Limited-slip rear differential   1,860
Options (change) 12,195 8,175
Options (change) 11,095 7,603
Destination 825 875
Gas Tax 1,300 2,100
Total Price $69,170 $68,500
Total Invoice $63,860 $63,914

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81
Model Year20092010
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$69,170$68,500
Adjustments for Features0-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,170$68,355
Total Invoice$63,860$63,914
Adjustments for Features0-135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,860$63,779

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

Model Year20092010
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,630$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-135

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

Model Year20092010
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 Weight3,693 lb.3,662 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 M3

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Premium 2 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%
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, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested135052%
Total Not Requested125048%

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