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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: $63,180

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $5,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $58,903

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $4,937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $54,450
Base Invoice $51,630 $50,639
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Premium Package 2,500 925
Navigation system 2,100 2,210
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 690
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 1,050  
Wood trim 0 775
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Xenon HID headlights   790
Satellite radio   500
Bluetooth cell phone link   765
Cold Weather Package 910  
Premium Package 2,275 860
Navigation system 1,910 2,055
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 642
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 955  
Wood trim 0 721
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Xenon HID headlights   735
Satellite radio   465
Bluetooth cell phone link   711
Options (change) 11,025 6,655
Options (change) 10,035 6,189
Destination 875 775
Gas Tax 1,300 1,300
Total Price $69,100 $63,180
Total Invoice $63,840 $58,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,916
Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8362hp V8
TransmissionS7T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$69,100$63,180
Adjustments for Features-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,995$63,180
Total Invoice$63,840$58,903
Adjustments for Features-1,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,819$58,903

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

Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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 
Rear side airbags $300
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,080$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0210

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class features.

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

Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.9 in
Length178.2 in178.4 in
Width71.5 in68.0 in
Height55.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.3,540 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class specs.

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
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested172581%
Total Not Requested40019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%

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