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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: $71,925

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,415

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,537

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $55,900 $59,800
Base Invoice $51,630 $55,614
Premium Package 2,500  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Convenience Package 2,900  
Cold Weather Package 1,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 720
Sunroof 1,050  
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 250  
App support 250  
Leather door panel trim 1,100  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Lighting Package   1,290
Multimedia Package   2,790
AMG Leather Package   3,090
Proximity key   650
Obstacle detection, rear   970
Limited-slip rear differential   2,030
Premium Package 2,275  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Convenience Package 2,640  
Cold Weather Package 910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 669
Sunroof 955  
Rear spoiler 0  
Wood trim 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights 230  
App support 230  
Leather door panel trim 1,000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Lighting Package   1,200
Multimedia Package   2,595
AMG Leather Package   2,874
Proximity key   605
Obstacle detection, rear   902
Limited-slip rear differential   1,888
Options (change) 13,850 11,540
Options (change) 12,610 10,733
Destination 875 905
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700
Total Price $71,925 $73,945
Total Invoice $66,415 $68,952

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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: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,758
Model Year20112013
Model3-SeriesC-Class
TrimM3C63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine414hp V8451hp V8
TransmissionS7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$71,925$73,945
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,925$73,110
Total Invoice$66,415$68,952
Adjustments for Features0-779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,415$68,173

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

Model Year20112013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SD Card slot $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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-779

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

Model Year20112013
Model3-SeriesC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.7 in
Length178.2 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height55.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.3,924 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 in55.0 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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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 mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested190089%
Total Not Requested22511%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested134093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested55069%
Total Not Requested25031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested71554%
Total Not Requested60046%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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