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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: $62,140

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $8,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $57,970

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $7,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $53,800
Base Invoice $51,630 $50,034
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Premium Package 2,500  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 1,050  
iPod integration 400 375
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 575  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Multimedia Package   2,950
Premium II Package   1,080
Telematics service, such as OnStar   650
Cold Weather Package 910  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Premium Package 2,275  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 660
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Rear spoiler 0  
Sunroof 955  
iPod integration 365 349
Wood trim 0 0
Sunshade, rear, power 525  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Multimedia Package   2,744
Premium II Package   1,004
Telematics service, such as OnStar   604
Options (change) 12,525 5,765
Options (change) 11,400 5,361
Destination 875 875
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $70,600 $62,140
Total Invoice $65,205 $57,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,367
Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$70,600$62,140
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,660$62,140
Total Invoice$65,205$57,970
Adjustments for Features-8680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,337$57,970

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

Model Year20112008
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
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
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$3,965$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8680

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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 Year20112008
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length178.2 in182.3 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.3,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.4 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 mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested167579%
Total Not Requested45021%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested71546%
Total Not Requested82554%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested77594%
Total Not Requested506%

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