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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: $69,895 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $4,200 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $64,520 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $4,452 | ||
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| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $54,850 | $63,900 |
| Base Invoice | $50,640 | $59,427 |
| Premium Package | 2,000 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 440 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | 720 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | 970 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,690 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,590 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 380 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,480 | |
| Premium Package | 1,820 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 409 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 430 | 669 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | 902 |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,502 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,409 | |
| Sunshades, second row | 353 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,376 | |
| Options (change) | 12,920 | 9,270 |
| Options (change) | 11,755 | 8,620 |
| Destination | 825 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 0 |
| Total Price | $69,895 | $74,095 |
| Total Invoice | $64,520 | $68,972 |
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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: $915 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,394 | ||
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 469hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 18/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 10 | 590, 13 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 245/40-18 |
| Total Price | $69,895 | $74,095 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,285 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $69,895 | $70,810 |
| Total Invoice | $64,520 | $68,972 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,058 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $64,520 | $65,914 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Console with shifter | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | |
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | |
| Ski sack | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| 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 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Floor mats | $75 | |
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | |
| 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Suggestive steering | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $4,965 | $8,250 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,285 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,058 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2009 | 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 | 3,693 lb. | 3,856 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 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 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Total Requested | 975 | 85% |
| Total Not Requested | 175 | 15% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1690 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive | 15 | Yes |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 740 | 79% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 21% |
| 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% |
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