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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: $72,525

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $6,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102021
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,400 $68,600
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) 550 720
Sunroof 1,050  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 500  
Folding second row seats 475  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Advanced Lighting Package   1,050
designo Package   3,100
Multimedia Package   2,200
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) 500 670
Sunroof 955  
Wood trim 0  
Rear spoiler 0  
Heated front seats 455  
Folding second row seats 430  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Advanced Lighting Package   977
designo Package   2,883
Multimedia Package   2,046
Polished alloy wheels   1,814
Sunshades, second row   353
Options (change) 14,950 9,840
Options (change) 13,605 9,152
Destination 875 1,050
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $72,525 $79,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series M3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,275
Model Year20102021
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionS7T9
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$72,525$79,490
Adjustments for Features0-4,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,525$75,230

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

Model Year20102021
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3AMG C63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Dual-mode exhaust $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
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
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights $1000
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$3,740$8,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-547

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

Model Year20102021
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.3,874 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

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested35044%
Total Not Requested45056%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested74079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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