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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: $71,845

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $4,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,290

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $5,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,850 $65,200
Base Invoice $50,640 $60,636
Premium Package 2,000  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Technology Package 3,250  
Sunshade, rear, power 575 440
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 720
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 500  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Folding second row seats 475  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Sunroof 1,050  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Premium 3 Package   2,450
designo Package   3,100
Panoramic sunroof   1,480
Polished alloy wheels   1,950
Sunshades, second row   380
Premium Package 1,820  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Technology Package 2,960  
Sunshade, rear, power 525 409
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 670
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 455  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Folding second row seats 430  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Sunroof 955  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Premium 3 Package   2,279
designo Package   2,883
Panoramic sunroof   1,376
Polished alloy wheels   1,814
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 14,870 10,520
Options (change) 13,525 9,784
Destination 825 925
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $71,845 $76,645
Total Invoice $66,290 $71,345

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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: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,159
Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$71,845$76,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,845$72,460
Total Invoice$66,290$71,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,290$67,449

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

Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
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$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,896

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

Model Year20092017
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in111.8 in
Length178.2 in184.5 in
Width71.5 in71.3 in
Height55.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97585%
Total Not Requested17515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested74048%
Total Not Requested80052%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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