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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: $71,000 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $2,060 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $65,570 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $2,583 | ||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $55,900 | $58,200 |
| Base Invoice | $51,630 | $54,126 |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 1,000 | |
| Premium Package | 2,500 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,900 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 720 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 1,050 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,100 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Lighting Package | 985 | |
| Multimedia Package | 3,350 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 3,030 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 660 | |
| Proximity key | 1,140 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 2,000 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Cold Weather Package | 910 | |
| Premium Package | 2,275 | |
| Convenience Package | 2,640 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 669 |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Sunroof | 955 | |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 |
| Leather door panel trim | 1,000 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Lighting Package | 916 | |
| Multimedia Package | 3,115 | |
| AMG Leather Package | 2,818 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 614 | |
| Proximity key | 1,060 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 1,860 | |
| Options (change) | 12,925 | 11,885 |
| Options (change) | 11,765 | 11,052 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $71,000 | $73,060 |
| Total Invoice | $65,570 | $68,153 |
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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: $1,250 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,827 | ||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Trim | M3 | C63 AMG |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 414hp V8 | 451hp V8 |
| Transmission | S7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 14/20 MPG | 13/19 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 180, 8 | 450, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/40-18 | 235/40-18 |
| Total Price | $71,000 | $73,060 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -810 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,000 | $72,250 |
| Total Invoice | $65,570 | $68,153 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -756 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $65,570 | $67,397 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |
| CD player | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |
| Chronometer | $100 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| 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 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $3,690 | $4,500 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $810 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -756 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 178.2 in | 182.3 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 69.7 in |
| Height | 55.9 in | 56.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,693 lb. | 3,662 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.5 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 55.1 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.6 in | 33.4 in |
| Cargo Volume | 12.0 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 19% |
| 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 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1825 | 86% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 14% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for external devices | 0 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1090 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | Yes |
| Steering-linked fog lights | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 550 | 92% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 8% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 840 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 50% |
| AMG Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Upgraded leather upholstery | 0 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| Total Requested | 1350 | 52% |
| Total Not Requested | 1250 | 48% |
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