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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.
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BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,560 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | ||||||
| Difference: $5,035 | ||||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,777 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | ||||||
| Difference: $4,323 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $34,900 | $42,400 | $29,650 | $33,400 | $38,000 | $38,600 |
| Base Invoice | $32,290 | $39,190 | $27,575 | $31,062 | $35,340 | $35,898 |
| Premium Package | 3,600 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 900 | |||||
| BMW Assist | 650 | 650 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,550 | 2,550 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | 550 | 690 | 690 | 690 | 690 |
| Folding second row seats | 475 | 475 | 290 | 290 | 290 | 290 |
| Heated front seats | 500 | 500 | 680 | 680 | 680 | 680 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 575 | 575 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,450 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 600 | 600 | ||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | 1,790 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 765 | 765 | 765 | 765 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 790 | 790 | 790 | 790 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 820 | 820 | 820 | 820 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | 2,210 | ||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| Premium Package | 3,275 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | 820 | |||||
| BMW Assist | 590 | 590 | ||||
| Technology Package | 2,320 | 2,320 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | 500 | 642 | 642 | 642 | 642 |
| Folding second row seats | 430 | 430 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
| Heated front seats | 455 | 455 | 633 | 633 | 633 | 633 |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 525 | 525 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | 1,320 | |||||
| Power driver seat | 558 | 558 | ||||
| Sunroof Package | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | 1,665 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 711 | 711 | 711 | 711 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | 735 | 735 | 735 | 735 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 763 | 763 | 763 | 763 | ||
| Navigation system | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | 2,055 | ||
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | 1,395 | ||
| Options (change) | 9,800 | 6,750 | 10,135 | 10,135 | 9,535 | 9,535 |
| Options (change) | 8,915 | 6,140 | 9,427 | 9,427 | 8,869 | 8,869 |
| Destination | 895 | 895 | 775 | 775 | 775 | 775 |
| Total Price | $45,595 | $50,045 | $40,560 | $44,310 | $48,310 | $48,910 |
| Total Invoice | $42,100 | $46,225 | $37,777 | $41,264 | $44,984 | $45,542 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,970 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,416 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 240hp I4 | 300hp I6 | 201hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 268hp V6 | 268hp V6 |
| Transmission | M6 | M6 | M6 | T7 | M6 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, 9 | ?, 9 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 | ?, 6 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/50-17 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 | 225/45-17 | 205/55-16 |
| Total Price | $45,595 | $50,045 | $40,560 | $44,310 | $48,310 | $48,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,065 | -1,715 | 0 | -1,225 | -300 | -1,525 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $43,530 | $48,330 | $40,560 | $43,085 | $48,010 | $47,385 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,800 | $0 | $2,525 | $7,450 | $6,825 |
| Total Invoice | $42,100 | $46,225 | $37,777 | $41,264 | $44,984 | $45,542 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,907 | -1,584 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $40,193 | $44,641 | $37,777 | $40,123 | $44,705 | $44,122 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,448 | $0 | $2,346 | $6,928 | $6,345 |
Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | 3-Series | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class |
| Trim | 328i | 335i | C230 Sport Sedan | C280 Luxury Sedan | C350 Sport Sedan | C350 Luxury Sedan |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Sunshades, second row | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Regenerative braking | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $3,490 | $3,140 | $1,425 | $2,650 | $1,725 | $2,950 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,065 | $1,715 | $0 | $1,225 | $300 | $1,525 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,907 | -1,584 | 0 | -1,141 | -279 | -1,420 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
| Model Year | 2012 | 2007 |
| Model | 3-Series | C-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in | 106.9 in |
| Length | 182.5 in | 178.4 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 68.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,407 lb. | 3,406 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.8 gal. | 16.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 40.3 in | 38.9 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 53.1 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.0 in | 41.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.1 in | 33.0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.0 ft3 | 12.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | No |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | 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 | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2975 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 825 | 22% |
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 45% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i
| BMW Assist | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | 25 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 73% |
| Total Not Requested | 75 | 27% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Head-up display (HUD) | 350 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 55% |
| Total Not Requested | 490 | 45% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Power driver seat | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 350 | 70% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 30% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan
| Folding second row seats | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench | 100 | No |
| Rear seat pass-through | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 300 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 50 | 9% |
| Sunroof Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | Yes |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
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